CVE-2017-2725 Memory corruption in P10 Plus,P10

High 7.8 Published 22 Nov 2017 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A malicious app can trigger a buffer overflow leading to arbitrary code execution or continuous reboots on Huawei P10 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-2017-2725?

CVE-2017-2725 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. P10 Plus,P10, published on 22 Nov 2017. 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

Bastet in P10 Plus and P10 smart phones with software earlier than VKY-AL00C00B123 versions, earlier than VTR-AL00C00B123 versions have a buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of an Android system may trick a user into installing a malicious APP. The APP can modify specific data to cause buffer overflow in the next system reboot, causing continuous system reboot or arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2725?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Huawei P10 Firmware, Huawei P10 Plus Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2725?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2725 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-2725 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52q5-gfc4-x6fx.