CVE-2017-2727

Name: CVE-2017-2727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:01.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei P9 smart phones with software versions earlier before EVA-AL00C00B365, versions earlier before EVA-AL10C00B365,Versions earlier before EVA-CL00C92B365, versions earlier before EVA-DL00C17B365, versions earlier before EVA-TL00C01B365 have a privilege escalation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can bypass phone activation to user management page of the phone and create a new user. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei P9 smart phones with software versions earlier before EVA-AL00C00B365, versions earlier before EVA-AL10C00B365,Versions earlier before EVA-CL00C92B365, versions earlier before EVA-DL00C17B365, versions earlier before EVA-TL00C01B365 have a privilege escalation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can bypass phone activation to user management page of the phone and create a new user. Successful exploit could allow the attacker operate part function of the phone.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-al00c00b365
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-al10c00b365
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-cl00c92b365
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-dl00c17b365
Huawei	P9 Firmware	< eva-tl00c01b365

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170209-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170209-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2727?

How severe is CVE-2017-2727?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2727?

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