CVE-2019-5281
CVE-2019-5281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Y9 2019 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Huawei Y9 2019 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is an information leak vulnerability in some Huawei phones, versions earlier than Jackman-L21 8.2.0.155(C185R1P2). When a local attacker uses the camera of a smartphone, the attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information by performing a series of operations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5281?
- There is an information leak vulnerability in some Huawei phones, versions earlier than Jackman-L21 8.2.0.155(C185R1P2). When a local attacker uses the camera of a smartphone, the attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information by performing a series of operations.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5281?
- CVE-2019-5281 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-5281 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-2019-5281?
- CVE-2019-5281 affects Huawei Y9 2019 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5281?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-5281 published?
- CVE-2019-5281 was published on 2019-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:y9_2019_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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