CVE-2019-5299

Name: CVE-2019-5299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-13T21:15:12.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5299 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei mobile phones Hima-AL00Bhave with Versions earlier than HMA-AL00C00B175 have a signature verification bypass vulnerability. Attackers can induce users to install malicious applications. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei mobile phones Hima-AL00Bhave with Versions earlier than HMA-AL00C00B175 have a signature verification bypass vulnerability. Attackers can induce users to install malicious applications. Due to a defect in the signature verification logic, the malicious applications can invoke specific interface to execute malicious code. A successful exploit may result in the execution of arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Hima-Al00b Firmware	< hma-al00c00b175

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190320-01-phone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190320-01-phone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5299?

How severe is CVE-2019-5299?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5299 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5299?

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