Vulnerability Description
The Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) module driver of Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software versions earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B221 and versions earlier than LON-AL00BC00B221 has a use after free (UAF) vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can start multiple threads and try to create and free specific memory, which could triggers access memory after free it and causes a system crash or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Mate 9 Firmware | < mha-al00bc00b221 |
| Huawei | Mate 9 | - |
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro Firmware | < lon-al00bc00b221 |
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170615-01-smartphVendor Advisory
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170615-01-smartphVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8142?
CVE-2017-8142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) module driver of Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software versions earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B221 and versions earlier than LON-AL00BC00B221 has a use af...
How severe is CVE-2017-8142?
CVE-2017-8142 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-2017-8142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mate 9 Firmware, Huawei Mate 9, Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware, Huawei Mate 9 Pro.