CVE-2017-8178 : Security Advisory and Response

Smartphones that have a software version prior to VKY-AL00C00B171 and belong to the Vicky-AL00 model from Huawei's Email APP are found to have a security flaw known as stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker who could send an email containing malicious code to a smartphone. When a user accesses this email, the code is triggered and executed on the device. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could enable the attacker to execute any arbitrary script code on the compromised device.

Understanding CVE-2017-8178

This CVE identifies a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Huawei Email APP Vicky-AL00 smartphones with software versions earlier than VKY-AL00C00B171.

What is CVE-2017-8178?

CVE-2017-8178 is a security vulnerability found in Huawei smartphones that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script code on the affected device by sending malicious code through emails.

The Impact of CVE-2017-8178

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script code on compromised devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-8178

Huawei Email APP Vicky-AL00 smartphones with software versions earlier than VKY-AL00C00B171 are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Huawei Email APP Vicky-AL00 smartphones.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Vicky-AL00
Vendor: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Versions: Earlier than VKY-AL00C00B171 versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers send emails with malicious code to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update the Huawei Email APP to the latest version.
Avoid opening emails from unknown or suspicious sources.

Long-Term Security Practices:

Regularly update software and firmware on devices.
Implement email filtering to block potentially harmful content.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding phishing emails.

Patching and Updates:

Huawei may release patches to address this vulnerability.