PT-2016-3187 · Google+1 · Android+2

Published 2016-11-29 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-0828

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Huawei Android versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to insufficient access control in the Huawei device bootloader for the Android operating system. This can allow a remote attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider restricting access to the bootloader until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-02366

CVE-2017-0828

Affected Products

Android

Android Kernel

Huawei Device Bootloader

References · 4

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-10-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0828 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-0828 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-02366 · Security Note