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CVE-2019-5235

5.3 · MEDIUM

Some Huawei smart phones have a null pointer dereference vulnerability.

Published Dec 14, 2019CWE-476EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2019-5235 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 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

Some Huawei smart phones have a null pointer dereference vulnerability. An attacker crafts specific packets and sends to the affected product to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the affected phone to be abnormal.

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-2019-5235?

CVE-2019-5235 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-5235?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 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-2019-5235?

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.

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