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7.1

Huawei Mate 9 firmware allows file replacement via Push module

CVE-2017-2706 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The Push update component on Huawei Mate 9 phones does not check the names of files it extracts, so a malicious update could write over system files. This could let an attacker change important files and disrupt the phone's operation. Apply any available firmware updates from Huawei or contact support to obtain a patched version.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
huawei mate_9_firmware <= mha-al00ac00b125
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Mate 9 smartphones with software MHA-AL00AC00B125 have a directory traversal vulnerability in Push module. Since the system does not verify the file name during decompression, system directories ar...
Mate 9 smartphones with software MHA-AL00AC00B125 have a directory traversal vulnerability in Push module. Since the system does not verify the file name during decompression, system directories are traversed. It could be exploited to cause the attacker to replace files and impact the service.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.1 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published22 Nov 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-2706 · NVD
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