Insufficient Authentication Vulnerability in Honor Play Smartphones by Huawei

CVE-2019-5213

What is CVE-2019-5213?

The Honor Play smartphones are affected by a vulnerability that arises from insufficient authentication mechanisms. This flaw allows attackers to exploit a logic judgment error under specific conditions. If successfully exploited, the attacker may gain the ability to modify the alarm clock settings even without unlocking the device. This vulnerability underscores the importance of robust authentication in mobile devices to prevent unauthorized access.

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