Remote Information Disclosure in Huawei Mate 8 Smartphones
CVE-2016-5233

3.7LOW

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Huawei Mate 8 smartphones are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote base stations to access sensitive subscriber signal strength information. This flaw arises from improper security status verification during communication processes, potentially compromising user privacy and the integrity of subscriber data. The affected devices include various models of the Mate 8 lineup with specific software versions. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest firmware to mitigate this risk.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90792
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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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