Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Huawei Mate 7 and P8 Devices
CVE-2015-8088
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Huawei
- Status
- 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.
References
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