CVE-2016-8756 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

ION memory management module in Huawei Mate 8 phones with software NXT-AL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-DL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-TL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-CL10C00B197 and earlier versions allows attackers to cause a denial of service (restart).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 8 Firmware	nxt-al10c00b197
Huawei	Mate 8	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161026-01-smartphVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93935Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161026-01-smartphVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93935Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8756?

CVE-2016-8756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). ION memory management module in Huawei Mate 8 phones with software NXT-AL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-DL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-TL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-CL10C00B197 and...

How severe is CVE-2016-8756?

CVE-2016-8756 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8756?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mate 8 Firmware, Huawei Mate 8.