How severe is CVE-2017-2731?

CVE-2017-2731 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-2017-2731 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-2017-2731?

CVE-2017-2731 affects Huawei P9 Plus Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2731?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-2731 published?

CVE-2017-2731 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2731

CVE-2017-2731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei P9 Plus 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei P9 Plus Firmware
Published: 2017-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vibrator service in P9 Plus smart phones with software versions earlier before VIE-AL10C00B386 has DoS vulnerability. An attacker can tricks a user into installing a malicious application on the smart phone, and send given parameter to smart phone vibrator service interface to crash the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2731?: The vibrator service in P9 Plus smart phones with software versions earlier before VIE-AL10C00B386 has DoS vulnerability. An attacker can tricks a user into installing a malicious application on the smart phone, and send given parameter to smart phone vibrator service interface to crash the system.
How severe is CVE-2017-2731?: CVE-2017-2731 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-2017-2731 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-2017-2731?: CVE-2017-2731 affects Huawei P9 Plus Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2731?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2731 published?: CVE-2017-2731 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170315-01-smartphone-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p9_plus_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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