CVE-2018-7957

Name: CVE-2018-7957
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-31T14:29:01.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei smartphones with software Victoria-AL00 8.0.0.336a(C00) have an information leakage vulnerability. Because an interface does not verify authorization correctly, attackers can exploit an application with the authorization of phone state to obtain user location additionally.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei smartphones with software Victoria-AL00 8.0.0.336a(C00) have an information leakage vulnerability. Because an interface does not verify authorization correctly, attackers can exploit an application with the authorization of phone state to obtain user location additionally.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Victoria-Al00 Firmware	victoria-al00_8.0.0.336a\(c00\)

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180704-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180704-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7957?

How severe is CVE-2018-7957?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7957?

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