CVE-2019-5219: Double Free
First published: Thu Jun 06 2019(Updated: )
There is a double free vulnerability on certain drivers of Huawei Mate10 smartphones versions earlier than ALP-AL00B 9.0.0.181(C00E87R2P20T8). An attacker tricks the user into installing a malicious application, which makes multiple processes operate the same resource at the same time. Successful exploit could cause a denial of service condition.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Mate 10 Firmware | <alp-al00b_9.0.0.181\(c00e87r2p20t8\) | |
| Huawei Mate 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5219?
CVE-2019-5219 refers to a double free vulnerability found in certain drivers of Huawei Mate10 smartphones versions earlier than ALP-AL00B 9.0.0.181(C00E87R2P20T8).
How does CVE-2019-5219 affect Huawei Mate10 smartphones?
CVE-2019-5219 affects Huawei Mate10 smartphones running software versions earlier than ALP-AL00B 9.0.0.181(C00E87R2P20T8).
What is the impact of CVE-2019-5219?
CVE-2019-5219 can allow an attacker to trick users into installing a malicious application, which can lead to multiple processes operating the same resource simultaneously.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5219?
CVE-2019-5219 has a severity level of medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How can I mitigate CVE-2019-5219 on my Huawei Mate10 smartphone?
To mitigate the vulnerability, users should update their Huawei Mate10 smartphones to version ALP-AL00B 9.0.0.181(C00E87R2P20T8) or later.
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