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CVE-2018-7901

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

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CVE-2018-7901 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RCS module in Huawei ALP-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129, BLA-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129 has a remote control vulnerability. An attacker can trick a user to install a malicious application. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RCS module in Huawei ALP-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129, BLA-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129 has a remote control vulnerability. An attacker can trick a user to install a malicious application. When the application connects with RCS for the first time, it needs user to manually click to agree. In addition, the attacker needs to obtain the key that RCS uses to authenticate the application. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to control keyboard remotely.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HuaweiAlp-Al00b Firmware< 8.0.0.129
HuaweiBla-Al00b Firmware< 8.0.0.129

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7901?
RCS module in Huawei ALP-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129, BLA-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129 has a remote control vulnerability. An attacker can trick a user to install a malicious application. When the application connects with RCS for the first time, it needs user to manually click to agree. In addition, the attacker needs to obtain the key that RCS uses to authenticate the application. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to control keyboard remotely.
How severe is CVE-2018-7901?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7901 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7901?
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