DoS Vulnerability in Audio Driver of Huawei P9 Smartphones

CVE-2017-8148

What is CVE-2017-8148?

The audio driver in Huawei P9 smartphones contains a vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service (DoS). This vulnerability allows an attacker to deceive users into installing a malicious application. A race condition arises when the application attempts to access shared resources, resulting in a null pointer access that ultimately forces the device to reboot. This issue highlights the necessity for users to stay vigilant regarding application permissions and the software they install on their devices.

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