Vulnerability Description
The Touch Panel (TP) driver in P10 Plus smart phones with software versions earlier than VKY-AL00C00B153 has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of the Android system 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 | P10 Plus Firmware | < vky-al00c00b153 |
| Huawei | P10 Plus | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170612-01-smartphVendor Advisory
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170612-01-smartphVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8141?
CVE-2017-8141 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Touch Panel (TP) driver in P10 Plus smart phones with software versions earlier than VKY-AL00C00B153 has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of the Android syst...
How severe is CVE-2017-8141?
CVE-2017-8141 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-2017-8141?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei P10 Plus Firmware, Huawei P10 Plus.