CVE-2017-8171

Name: CVE-2017-8171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:04.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei smart phones with software earlier than Vicky-AL00AC00B172D versions have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the factory reset protection (FRP) function, an attacker can login the Talkback mode and can perform some operations to bypass the Google account verification. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei smart phones with software earlier than Vicky-AL00AC00B172D versions have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the factory reset protection (FRP) function, an attacker can login the Talkback mode and can perform some operations to bypass the Google account verification. As a result, the FRP function is bypassed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	P10 Plus Firmware	< vicky-al00ac00b172d

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20171018-01-frpbypass-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20171018-01-frpbypass-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8171?

How severe is CVE-2017-8171?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8171?

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