#VU22802 Integer overflow in P30 - CVE-2019-5288

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22802

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5288

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
P30
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

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

The vulnerability exists because of integer overflow due to insufficient check on specific parameters. A local user can trick the victim to install a malicious application, obtain the root permission, construct specific parameters to the camera program, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system or break down the program.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

P30: before 9.1.0.193

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External links
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190925-01-smartphone-en

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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.