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

What is CVE-2015-8088?

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.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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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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