CVE-2017-17279
CVE-2017-17279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The soundtrigger module in Huawei Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software of the versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00) has an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of the module. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can exploit the vulnerability and make attacker bypass the authentication, the attacker can control the phone to sent short messages and make call within audio range to the phone.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17279?
- The soundtrigger module in Huawei Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software of the versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00) has an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of the module. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can exploit the vulnerability and make attacker bypass the authentication, the attacker can control the phone to sent short messages and make call within audio range to the phone.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17279?
- CVE-2017-17279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-17279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17279?
- CVE-2017-17279 affects Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17279?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-17279 published?
- CVE-2017-17279 was published on 2018-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180307-01-smartphone-en
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103360
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_9_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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