Brute Force Vulnerability in Huawei Backup Software
CVE-2019-5263
5.5MEDIUM
Summary
The HiSuite and HwBackup applications developed by Huawei contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit weak encryption methods used for backing up user data. Users of Huawei smartphones may be exposed to unauthorized access to sensitive backup information due to the capability to brute force the password that protects these encrypted backups. This poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of personal data backed up by users.
Affected Version(s)
HiSuite, HwBackup 9.1.0.305 and earlier versions, 9.1.0.305(MAC) and earlier versions, Earlier versions before 9.1.1.308
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved