CVE-2019-5230: Input Validation
P20 Pro, P20, Mate RS smartphones with versions earlier than Charlotte-AL00A 9.1.0.321(C00E320R1P1T8), versions earlier than Emily-AL00A 9.1.0.321(C00E320R1P1T8), versions earlier than NEO-AL00D NEO-AL00 9.1.0.321(C786E320R1P1T8) have an improper validation vulnerability. The system does not perform a properly validation of certain input models, an attacker could trick the user to install a malicious application then craft a malformed model, successful exploit could allow the attacker to get and tamper certain output data information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5230 vulnerability?
CVE-2019-5230 is an improper validation vulnerability found in Huawei P20 Pro, P20, and Mate RS smartphones with versions earlier than Charlotte-AL00A 9.1.0.321(C00E320R1P1T8), versions earlier than Emily-AL00A 9.1.0.321(C00E320R1P1T8), and versions earlier than NEO-AL00D NEO-AL00 9.1.0.321(C786E320R1P1T8).
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5230?
CVE-2019-5230 has a severity level of 5.5 (medium).
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-5230 vulnerability?
Huawei P20 Pro, P20, and Mate RS smartphones with specific firmware versions mentioned earlier are affected by CVE-2019-5230.
How can I fix CVE-2019-5230 vulnerability?
To fix CVE-2019-5230 vulnerability, update your Huawei P20 Pro, P20, or Mate RS smartphone to Charlotte-AL00A 9.1.0.321(C00E320R1P1T8), Emily-AL00A 9.1.0.321(C00E320R1P1T8), or NEO-AL00D NEO-AL00 9.1.0.321(C786E320R1P1T8) or later versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5230 vulnerability?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-5230 vulnerability on the official Huawei security advisories page at http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190925-03-smartphone-en.