CVE-2017-17307
CVE-2017-17307 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Vns-l21 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Huawei Vns-l21 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Some Huawei Smartphones with software of VNS-L21AUTC555B141 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Due to the lack string terminator of string, an attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can exploit the vulnerability and make attacker to read out of bounds and possibly cause the device abnormal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17307?
- Some Huawei Smartphones with software of VNS-L21AUTC555B141 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Due to the lack string terminator of string, an attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can exploit the vulnerability and make attacker to read out of bounds and possibly cause the device abnormal.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17307?
- CVE-2017-17307 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 none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-17307 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17307?
- CVE-2017-17307 affects Huawei Vns-l21 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17307?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-17307 published?
- CVE-2017-17307 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:vns-l21_firmware:vns-l21autc555b141:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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