Buffer Overflow in Huawei Mate8 Smartphone Affects Multiple Models
CVE-2016-5232

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Huawei
Status
Mate 8 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 June 2016

What is CVE-2016-5232?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Huawei Mate8 smartphone models NXT-AL, NXT-CL, NXT-DL, and NXT-TL prior to specified versions. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute a crafted application that can lead to a denial of service, potentially causing the device to crash. Users of the affected models are advised to update their systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risk.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91555
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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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