CVE-2017-8152
CVE-2017-8152 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Honor 5s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-358.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-358
- Affected product: Huawei Honor 5s Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Huawei Honor 5S smart phones with software the versions before TAG-TL00C01B173 have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability due to the improper design. An attacker can access factory reset page without authorization by only dial with special code. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to restore the phone to factory settings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8152?
- Huawei Honor 5S smart phones with software the versions before TAG-TL00C01B173 have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability due to the improper design. An attacker can access factory reset page without authorization by only dial with special code. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to restore the phone to factory settings.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8152?
- CVE-2017-8152 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-8152 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8152?
- CVE-2017-8152 affects Huawei Honor 5s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8152?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8152 published?
- CVE-2017-8152 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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