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CVE-2017-2730

3.5 · LOW

HUAWEI HiLink APP (for IOS) versions earlier before 5.0.25.306 and HUAWEI Tech Support APP (for IOS) versions earlier before 5.0.0 have an information leak vulnerability.

Published Nov 22, 2017CWE-200EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2017-2730 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

HUAWEI HiLink APP (for IOS) versions earlier before 5.0.25.306 and HUAWEI Tech Support APP (for IOS) versions earlier before 5.0.0 have an information leak vulnerability. When an iPhone with these APPs installed access the Wi-Fi hotpot built by attacker, the attacker can collect the information of iPhone mode and firmware version.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2730?

CVE-2017-2730 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-2730?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-2730?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-2730?

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