Information Leak Vulnerability in Huawei Mate 9 Pro Smartphones

CVE-2019-5244

Summary

The Mate 9 Pro from Huawei is susceptible to an information leak that arises from insufficient input validation. This vulnerability enables an attacker to manipulate a user with root privileges into installing malicious applications. Once installed, such applications can access sensitive process information, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of user data. The affected versions include all Mate 9 Pro devices running earlier than LON-L29C 8.0.0.361(C636). To maintain user security, it is crucial for users to update their devices and be cautious of suspicious applications.

References