#VU22800 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in P30


Published: 2019-11-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22800

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5229

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
P30
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the target system does not verify certain parameters sufficiently. An authenticated attacker with physical access to the device can connect to the phone, gain high privilege and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

P30: All versions


External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190925-02-smartphone-en


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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