CVE-2019-5222
First published: Wed Jul 17 2019(Updated: )
There is an information disclosure vulnerability on Secure Input of certain Huawei smartphones in Versions earlier than Tony-AL00B 9.1.0.216(C00E214R2P1). The Secure Input does not properly limit certain system privilege. An attacker tricks the user to install a malicious application and successful exploit could result in information disclosure.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Honor Magic 2 Firmware | <tony-al00b_9.1.0.216\(c00e214r2p1\) | |
| Huawei Honor Magic 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5222?
CVE-2019-5222 is an information disclosure vulnerability on Secure Input of certain Huawei smartphones in versions earlier than Tony-AL00B 9.1.0.216(C00E214R2P1).
How does the vulnerability in CVE-2019-5222 work?
The vulnerability in CVE-2019-5222 allows an attacker to trick the user into installing a malicious application, which can then disclose sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2019-5222?
CVE-2019-5222 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).
How can I fix CVE-2019-5222?
To fix CVE-2019-5222, update your Huawei smartphone to version Tony-AL00B 9.1.0.216(C00E214R2P1) or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5222?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-5222 on the Huawei Security Advisory page at https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190717-01-input-en.