CVE-2017-2691

Name: CVE-2017-2691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:00.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2691 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei P9 versions earlier before EVA-AL10C00B373, versions earlier before EVA-CL00C92B373, versions earlier before EVA-DL00C17B373, versions earlier before EVA-TL00C01B373 have a lock-screen bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could force the phone to the fastboot mode and delete the user's password file during the reboot process, then login the phone without screen lock password after reboot.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei P9 versions earlier before EVA-AL10C00B373, versions earlier before EVA-CL00C92B373, versions earlier before EVA-DL00C17B373, versions earlier before EVA-TL00C01B373 have a lock-screen bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could force the phone to the fastboot mode and delete the user's password file during the reboot process, then login the phone without screen lock password after reboot.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

20.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-tl00c01b373
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-dl00c17b373
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-cl00c92b373
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-al10c00b373

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170118-01-smartphone-enIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170118-01-smartphone-enIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2691?

How severe is CVE-2017-2691?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2691 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2691?

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Source: NVD / NIST