Vulnerability Description
The camera driver of MTK platform in Huawei smart phones with software of versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155 has a buffer overflow vulnerability.Due to the insufficient input verification, an attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application which has special privilege and sends a specific parameter to the driver of the smart phone, causing privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Mtk Platform Smart Phone Firmware | < nice-al00c00b155 |
| Huawei | Mtk Platform Smart Phone | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170919-01-mtk-enVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101956Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170919-01-mtk-enVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101956Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The camera driver of MTK platform in Huawei smart phones with software of versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155 has a buffer overflow vulnerability.Due to the insufficient input verification, an atta...
How severe is CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 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-2017-8179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mtk Platform Smart Phone Firmware, Huawei Mtk Platform Smart Phone.