Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Huawei Mate 7 and P8 Devices
CVE-2015-8088

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Huawei
Status
P8 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HIFI driver integrated into select Huawei Mate 7 and P8 smartphones. This flaw permits attackers to exploit crafted applications to either induce a system reboot or execute arbitrary code, posing significant security risks to users. Certain versions of the Mate 7 and P8 software are particularly susceptible, necessitating prompt updates to secure devices against potential exploitation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-8088
Created by Pray3r

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77560
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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/hw-460347
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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