Huawei Mobile Phones CVE-2017-8166 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	102323
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-8166
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Oct 19 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Oct 19 2017 12:00AM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	Huawei Honor V9 0
Not Vulnerable:	Huawei Honor V9 Duke-AL20C00B195

Huawei Mobile Phones CVE-2017-8166 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Huawei Mobile Phones are prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions to perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks.

Huawei Mobile Phones CVE-2017-8166 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Huawei Mobile Phones CVE-2017-8166 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Huawei Mobile Phones CVE-2017-8166 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• Huawei Home Page (Huawei Technologies)
  
• Security Advisory - App Lock Bypass Vulnerability in Huawei Mobile Phones (Huawei)