CVE-2018-7906

CVE-2018-7906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Leland-al00 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

Description

Some Huawei smart phones with software of Leland-AL00 8.0.0.114(C636), Leland-AL00A 8.0.0.171(C00) have a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability. An attacker can trick a user to install a malicious application to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient verification of the parameter, successful exploitation can cause the smartphone black screen until restarting the phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7906?
Some Huawei smart phones with software of Leland-AL00 8.0.0.114(C636), Leland-AL00A 8.0.0.171(C00) have a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability. An attacker can trick a user to install a malicious application to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient verification of the parameter, successful exploitation can cause the smartphone black screen until restarting the phone.
How severe is CVE-2018-7906?
CVE-2018-7906 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-2018-7906 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7906?
CVE-2018-7906 primarily affects Huawei Leland-al00 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7906?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7906 published?
CVE-2018-7906 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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