CVE-2019-5210 Integer overflow in Nova 5i pro, Nova 5
Attackers can execute malicious code by tricking users into installing a malicious app that exploits improper array index validation in Huawei Nova 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-2019-5210?
CVE-2019-5210 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nova 5i pro, Nova 5, published on 29 Nov 2019. 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
Nova 5i pro and Nova 5 smartphones with versions earlier than 9.1.1.190(C00E190R6P2)and Versions earlier than 9.1.1.175(C00E170R3P2) have an improper validation of array index vulnerability. The system does not properly validate the input value before use it as an array index when processing certain image information. The attacker tricks the user into installing a malicious application, successful exploit could cause malicious code execution.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5210?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Huawei Nova 5 Firmware, Huawei Nova 5i Pro Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5210?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5210 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-5210 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5210 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7p23-r8cx-mw8p.