Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Huawei P8 Smartphones
CVE-2015-8306

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Huawei
Status
P8 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2016

What is CVE-2015-8306?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HIFI driver of Huawei P8 smartphones, allowing an attacker to exploit an unspecified parameter. This exploit can result in a denial of service, causing the device to crash or enabling the execution of arbitrary code on the affected devices. The vulnerability impacts multiple iterations of the Huawei P8, making it crucial for users to apply the latest software updates to mitigate risks.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei...
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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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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