Vulnerability identifier: #VU22879
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Huawei Nova 5i pro
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Huawei Nova 5
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 system does not properly validate the input value before use it as an array index when processing certain image information. A local attacker can trick a victim to install a malicious application and execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Huawei Nova 5i pro: All versions
Huawei Nova 5: All versions
External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191120-01-smartphone-en
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.