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CVE-2017-8154

5.3 · MEDIUM

The Themes App Honor 8 Lite Huawei mobile phones with software of versions before Prague-L31C576B172, versions before Prague-L31C530B160, versions before Prague-L31C432B180 has a man-in-the-middle…

Published Apr 11, 2018CWE-319EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2017-8154 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Themes App Honor 8 Lite Huawei mobile phones with software of versions before Prague-L31C576B172, versions before Prague-L31C530B160, versions before Prague-L31C432B180 has a man-in-the-middle (MITM) vulnerability due to the use of the insecure HTTP protocol for theme download. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability to tamper with downloaded themes.

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-2017-8154?

CVE-2017-8154 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-8154?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-8154?

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-2017-8154?

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