CVE-2019-5296

Name: CVE-2019-5296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-04T18:29:00.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mate20 Huawei smartphones versions earlier than HMA-AL00C00B175 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. An attacker with a high permission runs some specific commands on the smartphone. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mate20 Huawei smartphones versions earlier than HMA-AL00C00B175 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. An attacker with a high permission runs some specific commands on the smartphone. Due to insufficient input verification, successful exploit may cause out-of-bounds read of the memory and the system abnormal.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate20 Firmware	< hma-al00c00b175

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190220-01-phone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190220-01-phone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5296?

How severe is CVE-2019-5296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5296?

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