CVE-2017-17149

Name: CVE-2017-17149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-09T17:29:00.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17149 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei HiWallet App with the versions before 8.0.4 has an arbitrary lock pattern change vulnerability. It needs to verify the user's Huawei ID during lock pattern change. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei HiWallet App with the versions before 8.0.4 has an arbitrary lock pattern change vulnerability. It needs to verify the user's Huawei ID during lock pattern change. An attacker with root privilege who gets a user's smart phone may bypass Huawei ID verification by special operation. Successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to change the lock pattern of HiWallet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Hiwallet	< 8.0.4

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20171220-01-hiwallet-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20171220-01-hiwallet-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17149?

How severe is CVE-2017-17149?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17149 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17149?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST