Semaphore Deadlock Vulnerability in Huawei P8 Smartphones
CVE-2016-1496
5.5MEDIUM
Summary
The graphics driver in affected Huawei P8 smartphones is susceptible to a semaphore deadlock vulnerability that can be exploited by malicious applications. This flaw may lead to a denial of service, causing the device to crash and become unresponsive. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved