Device Reboot Vulnerability in OnePlus Smartphones with OxygenOS
CVE-2017-5947

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Oneplus

Status
Oxygenos
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 March 2018

What is CVE-2017-5947?

A vulnerability has been identified in multiple OnePlus smartphone models running OxygenOS 5.0 and earlier. This issue enables an attacker to exploit the device by rebooting it into Qualcomm's Emergency Download (EDL) mode through either ADB commands or by using the Volume-Up button while connected via USB. This could lead to unauthorized downgrading of critical partitions, including the Android Bootloader, thereby compromising the security and functionality of the device.

References

https://alephsecurity.com/vulns/aleph-2017007
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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