Improper Authentication in Huawei Simba-AL00

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU72035

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48305

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A local attacker can construct malicious voice commands to open specific applications and cause the access control function to fail.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Simba-AL00: 1.1.1.274

External links

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2023/huawei-sa-iabvithcswsa-c385b2dc-en

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.