Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-5306

First published: Tue Jun 04 2019(Updated: )

There is a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability in P20 Huawei smart phones versions before Emily-AL00A 9.0.0.167(C00E81R1P21T8). When re-configuring the mobile phone using the FRP function, an attacker can delete the activation lock after a series of operations. As a result, the FRP function is bypassed and the attacker gains access to the smartphone.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei P20 Firmware<emily-al00a_9.0.0.167\(c00e81r1p21t8\)
HUAWEI P20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this security vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID of this security vulnerability is CVE-2019-5306.

  • What is the title of this security vulnerability?

    The title of this security vulnerability is 'Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability in P20 Huawei smart phones'.

  • What is the severity of the vulnerability CVE-2019-5306?

    The severity of the vulnerability CVE-2019-5306 is medium with a severity value of 4.6.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by performing a series of operations to delete the activation lock.

  • Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

    Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability. Please refer to the security advisory provided by Huawei for more information.

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