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Mate S Firmware CVE-2017-2699

HIGH
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2017-11-22 psirt@huawei.com
7.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.16%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A local attacker with access to the system could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Huawei Themes APP in versions earlier than PLK-UL00C17B385, versions earlier than CRR-L09C432B380, versions earlier than LYO-L21C577B128 has a privilege elevation vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. The Huawei Themes APP in versions earlier than PLK-UL00C17B385, versions earlier than CRR-L09C432B380, versions earlier than LYO-L21C577B128 has a privilege elevation vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload theme packs containing malicious files and trick users into installing the theme packets, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code. Affected products include: Huawei Honor 7 Firmware, Huawei Mate S Firmware, Huawei Lyo-L21 Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

The Huawei Themes APP in versions earlier than PLK-UL00C17B385, versions earlier than CRR-L09C432B380, versions earlier than LYO-L21C577B128 has a privilege elevation vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload theme packs containing malicious files and trick users into installing the theme packets, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 64% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +39
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:honor_7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:lyo-l21_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2017-2693 HIGH
7.8 Nov 22

ALE-L02C635B140 and earlier versions,ALE-L02C636B140 and earlier versions,ALE-L21C10B150 and earlier versions,ALE-L21C18

CVE-2017-2692 HIGH
7.8 Nov 22

The Keyguard application in ALE-L02C635B140 and earlier versions,ALE-L02C636B140 and earlier versions,ALE-L21C10B150 and

CVE-2016-1495 HIGH
7.8 Apr 13

Integer overflow in the graphics drivers in Huawei Mate S smartphones with software CRR-TL00 before CRR-TL00C01B160SP01,

CVE-2015-8319 HIGH
7.8 Apr 07

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HIFI driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software GRA-TL00 before GRA-TL00C01B230, GR

CVE-2015-8318 HIGH
7.8 Apr 07

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HIFI driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software GRA-TL00 before GRA-TL00C01B230, GR

CVE-2015-8681 HIGH
7.8 Apr 07

The ovisp driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software GRA-TL00 before GRA-TL00C01B230, GRA-CL00 before GRA-CL00C92B230

CVE-2015-8680 HIGH
7.8 Apr 07

The Graphics driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software GRA-TL00 before GRA-TL00C01B230, GRA-CL00 before GRA-CL00C92B

CVE-2015-8307 HIGH
7.8 Apr 07

The Graphics driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software GRA-TL00 before GRA-TL00C01B230, GRA-CL00 before GRA-CL00C92B

CVE-2016-8794 HIGH
7.1 Apr 02

Huawei Mate 8 phones with software Versions before NXT-AL10C00B386, Versions before NXT-CL00C92B386, Versions before NXT

CVE-2016-8792 HIGH
7.1 Apr 02

Huawei Mate 8 phones with software Versions before NXT-AL10C00B386, Versions before NXT-CL00C92B386, Versions before NXT

CVE-2016-8791 HIGH
7.1 Apr 02

Huawei Mate 8 phones with software Versions before NXT-AL10C00B386, Versions before NXT-CL00C92B386, Versions before NXT

CVE-2016-8774 MEDIUM
6.7 Apr 02

The HIFI driver in Huawei Mate 8 phones with software versions before NXT-AL10C00B386, versions before NXT-CL00C92B386,

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