CVE-2017-17285
CVE-2017-17285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Lon-al00b Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Huawei Lon-al00b Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Bluetooth module in some Huawei mobile phones with software LON-AL00BC00B229 and earlier versions has a buffer overflow vulnerability. Due to insufficient input validation, an unauthenticated attacker may craft Bluetooth AVDTP/AVCTP messages after successful paring, causing buffer overflow. Successful exploit may cause code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17285?
- Bluetooth module in some Huawei mobile phones with software LON-AL00BC00B229 and earlier versions has a buffer overflow vulnerability. Due to insufficient input validation, an unauthenticated attacker may craft Bluetooth AVDTP/AVCTP messages after successful paring, causing buffer overflow. Successful exploit may cause code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17285?
- CVE-2017-17285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-17285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17285?
- CVE-2017-17285 affects Huawei Lon-al00b Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17285?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-17285 published?
- CVE-2017-17285 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:lon-al00b_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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