CVE-2019-5305: Double Free
First published: Thu Jun 06 2019(Updated: )
The image processing module of some Huawei Mate 10 smartphones versions before ALP-L29 9.0.0.159(C185) has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can call special API, which could trigger double free and cause a system crash.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Mate 10 Firmware | <alp-l29_9.0.0.159\(c185\) | |
| Huawei Mate 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-5305.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5305?
The severity of CVE-2019-5305 is high (5.5).
Which Huawei Mate 10 smartphones are affected by CVE-2019-5305?
Some Huawei Mate 10 smartphones versions before ALP-L29 9.0.0.159(C185) are affected by CVE-2019-5305.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-5305?
An attacker can trick a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can call special API to trigger the double free vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-5305?
Yes, a fix is available. Users should update their Huawei Mate 10 smartphones to ALP-L29 9.0.0.159(C185) or later versions.
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