Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphones

CVE-2017-8169

What is CVE-2017-8169?

Huawei smartphones running software versions prior to VIE-L09C40B360 are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability stemming from inadequate parameter validation. This flaw can be exploited when a user is manipulated into installing a malicious application that gains root privileges. Once installed, the malicious app can send specially crafted parameters to the device, potentially causing it to restart or even execute arbitrary code, which may compromise the device's security.

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