Arbitrary Memory Free Vulnerability in Huawei Mate 9 Pro GPU Driver

CVE-2017-17173

What is CVE-2017-17173?

The Huawei Mate 9 Pro GPU driver suffers from an arbitrary memory free vulnerability, caused by insufficient parameter verification. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability by tricking users into installing malicious applications. Once the exploit is executed, specific parameters can be sent to the GPU driver, potentially leading to a crash of the smartphone or enabling arbitrary code execution. Users are advised to update their devices to protect against these threats.

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