How severe is CVE-2017-2733?

CVE-2017-2733 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2733?

CVE-2017-2733 affects Huawei Honor 6x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2733?

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

When was CVE-2017-2733 published?

CVE-2017-2733 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2733

CVE-2017-2733 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Honor 6x 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Huawei Honor 6x Firmware
Published: 2017-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Honor 6X smartphones with software versions earlier than BLN-AL10C00B357 and versions earlier than BLN-AL20C00B357 have an information leak vulnerability due to improper file permission configuration. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application on the smart phone, and the application can get the file that keep the cipher text of the SIM card PIN.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2733?: Honor 6X smartphones with software versions earlier than BLN-AL10C00B357 and versions earlier than BLN-AL20C00B357 have an information leak vulnerability due to improper file permission configuration. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application on the smart phone, and the application can get the file that keep the cipher text of the SIM card PIN.
How severe is CVE-2017-2733?: CVE-2017-2733 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2733?: CVE-2017-2733 affects Huawei Honor 6x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2733 published?: CVE-2017-2733 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:honor_6x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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