CVE-2017-8151
CVE-2017-8151 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Honor 5s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Huawei Honor 5s Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Huawei Honor 5S smart phones with software the versions before TAG-TL00C01B173 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of some components. An attacker can get a user's smart phone and install malicious apps in the mobile phone, allowing the attacker to reset the password and fingerprint of the phone without authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8151?
- Huawei Honor 5S smart phones with software the versions before TAG-TL00C01B173 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of some components. An attacker can get a user's smart phone and install malicious apps in the mobile phone, allowing the attacker to reset the password and fingerprint of the phone without authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8151?
- CVE-2017-8151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8151 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8151?
- CVE-2017-8151 affects Huawei Honor 5s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8151?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8151 published?
- CVE-2017-8151 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:honor_5s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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