Improper array index validation in Nova 5i pro, Nova 5
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-129 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Nova 5i pro and Nova 5 smartphones with versions earlier than 9.1.1.190(C00E190R6P2)and Versions earlier than 9.1.1.175(C00E170R3P2) have an improper validation of array index vulnerability. The system does not properly validate the input value before use it as an array index when processing certain image information. The attacker tricks the user into installing a malicious application, successful exploit could cause malicious code execution.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nova 5i pro, Nova 5 | Versions earlier than 9.1.1.190(C00E190R6P2), Versions earlier than 9.1.1.175(C00E170R3P2) | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Nova 5i pro, Nova 5 Vendor— Affected Versions earlier than 9.1.1.190(C00E190R6P2), Versions earlier than 9.1.1.175(C00E170R3P2) Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nova_5i_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 9.1.1.190\(c00e190r6p2\) | Vulnerable | Huawei |
| cpe:2.3:h:huawei:nova_5i_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Huawei |
| cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nova_5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 9.1.1.175\(c00e170r3p2\) | Vulnerable | Huawei |
| cpe:2.3:h:huawei:nova_5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Huawei |
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nova_5i_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 9.1.1.190\(c00e190r6p2\) Vulnerable ·Huawei
- cpe:2.3:h:huawei:nova_5i_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Huawei
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nova_5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 9.1.1.175\(c00e170r3p2\) Vulnerable ·Huawei
- cpe:2.3:h:huawei:nova_5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Huawei
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-5210
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7p23-r8cx-mw8p
References
More Huawei Nova 5 Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2019-06941 Cryptographic flaw in Bluetooth BR/EDR CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
Sources
- CVE-2019-5210 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-5210 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7p23-r8cx-mw8p · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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