CVE-2017-17324 Integer overflow in Mate 9 Pro

High 7.8 Published 9 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in the camera driver allows malicious code execution via a crafted application on Huawei Mate 9 Pro devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-17324?

CVE-2017-17324 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Mate 9 Pro, published on 9 Mar 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Huawei Mate 9 Pro smartphones with software LON-AL00BC00B139D; LON-AL00BC00B229 have an integer overflow vulnerability. The camera driver does not validate the external input parameters and causes an integer overflow, which in the after processing results in a buffer overflow. An attacker tricks the user to install a crafted application, successful exploit could cause malicious code execution.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17324?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17324?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17324 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-17324 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17324 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8v75-3r4m-5rpw.