Interface Access Control Vulnerability in Huawei P8 and Mate S Graphics Driver
CVE-2015-8680

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Huawei
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 April 2016

Summary

The graphics driver in select Huawei P8 and Mate S smartphones possesses an interface access control vulnerability. This flaw may enable attackers to create a specially crafted application that takes advantage of graphics permissions, leading to potential system crashes or unauthorized privilege escalation. Users are advised to ensure their devices are running the latest software versions to mitigate these threats.

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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