CVE-2018-7929

CVE-2018-7929 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate Rs 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-863.

Key facts

Description

Huawei Mate RS smartphones with the versions before NEO-AL00D 8.1.0.167(C786) have a lock-screen bypass vulnerability. An attacker could unlock and use the phone through certain operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7929?
Huawei Mate RS smartphones with the versions before NEO-AL00D 8.1.0.167(C786) have a lock-screen bypass vulnerability. An attacker could unlock and use the phone through certain operations.
How severe is CVE-2018-7929?
CVE-2018-7929 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-2018-7929 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7929?
CVE-2018-7929 affects Huawei Mate Rs Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7929?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7929 published?
CVE-2018-7929 was published on 2018-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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