CVE-2019-5288 Integer overflow in P30

High 7.8 Published 13 Nov 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in the Huawei P30 camera app allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges via a malicious application.

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-2019-5288?

CVE-2019-5288 is a high-severity vulnerability in P30, published on 13 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

P30 smart phones with versions earlier than ELLE-AL00B 9.1.0.193(C00E190R2P1) have an integer overflow vulnerability due to insufficient check on specific parameters. An attacker tricks the user into installing a malicious application, obtains the root permission and constructs specific parameters to the camera program to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit could cause the program to break down or allow for arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5288?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei P30 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5288?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-5288 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5288 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7jff-fmg7-h8gv.