Information Leak Vulnerability in Honor 6X Smartphones by Huawei
CVE-2017-2733

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

McAfee
Status
Honor 6x
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2017

What is CVE-2017-2733?

The Honor 6X smartphones, when running software versions prior to BLN-AL10C00B357 and BLN-AL20C00B357, are susceptible to an information leak. This vulnerability arises from improper file permission configuration, enabling an attacker to deceive a user into installing a malicious application. Once installed, this application can gain access to files containing the cipher text of the SIM card PIN, potentially compromising users' sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Honor 6X Versions earlier than BLN-AL10C00B357, Versions earlier than BLN-AL20C00B357

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97700
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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