Vulnerability identifier: #VU22803

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5228

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
P30
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
P30 Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Honor V20
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 in certain detection module due to a race condition when the system does not lock certain function properly. A local user can trick a victim to install a malicious application, trigger out of bound write and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

P30: All versions

P30 Pro: All versions

Honor V20: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190911-01-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.