CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-5288: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 13 2019(Updated: )

P30 smart phones with versions earlier than ELLE-AL00B 9.1.0.193(C00E190R2P1) have an integer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient check on specific parameters. An attacker tricks the user into installing a malicious application, obtains the root permission and constructs specific parameters to the camera program to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit could cause the program to break down or allow for arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei P30 Firmware<elle-al00b_9.1.0.193\(c00e190r2p1\)
HUAWEI P30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-5288?

    CVE-2019-5288 is an integer overflow vulnerability in P30 smart phones with versions earlier than ELLE-AL00B 9.1.0.193(C00E190R2P1).

  • How does CVE-2019-5288 occur?

    CVE-2019-5288 occurs due to an insufficient check on specific parameters, allowing an attacker to trick the user into installing a malicious application and gain root permission.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2019-5288?

    The severity level of CVE-2019-5288 is critical with a severity value of 7.8.

  • Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2019-5288?

    Only P30 smart phones with versions earlier than ELLE-AL00B 9.1.0.193(C00E190R2P1) are affected by CVE-2019-5288.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-5288?

    To fix CVE-2019-5288, update your P30 smart phone to version ELLE-AL00B 9.1.0.193(C00E190R2P1) or later.

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