Vulnerability Description
The soundtrigger driver in P9 Plus smart phones with software versions earlier than VIE-AL10BC00B353 has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can start multiple threads and try to free specific memory, which could triggers double free and causes a system crash or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | P9 Plus Firmware | < vie-al10bc00b353 |
| Huawei | P9 Plus | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170605-01-smartphVendor Advisory
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170605-01-smartphVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8140?
CVE-2017-8140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The soundtrigger driver in P9 Plus smart phones with software versions earlier than VIE-AL10BC00B353 has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious appli...
How severe is CVE-2017-8140?
CVE-2017-8140 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei P9 Plus Firmware, Huawei P9 Plus.