Semaphore Deadlock Vulnerability in Huawei P8 Smartphones
CVE-2016-1496

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Huawei
Status
P8 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2016

What is CVE-2016-1496?

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

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

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CVE-2016-1496 : Semaphore Deadlock Vulnerability in Huawei P8 Smartphones