Smart SMS Verification Code Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphones
CVE-2018-7961

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

McAfee
Status
Emily-al00a
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-7961?

A vulnerability exists in some Huawei smartphones that allows attackers to exploit the smart SMS verification code system. By tricking users into accessing a malicious website or app, unscrupulous individuals can bypass the proper handling of SMS codes, leading to potential leaks of sensitive user information.

Affected Version(s)

Emily-AL00A 8.1.0.167(C00)

References

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

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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