CVE-2015-8223
First published: Thu Apr 13 2017(Updated: )
Huawei P7 before P7-L00C17B851, P7-L05C00B851, and P7-L09C92B85, and P8 ALE-UL00 before ALE-UL00B211 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OS crash) by leveraging camera permissions and via crafted input to the camera driver.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei P7 Firmware | ||
| Huawei P7 firmware | ||
| Huawei P8 Lite Firmware | ||
| Huawei P8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8223?
CVE-2015-8223 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing the operating system.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8223?
CVE-2015-8223 affects Huawei P7 devices before specific firmware versions and Huawei P8 ALE-UL00 before a particular firmware update.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8223?
To fix CVE-2015-8223, update your Huawei P7 or P8 ALE-UL00 to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2015-8223 involve?
CVE-2015-8223 can be exploited by local users leveraging camera permissions to send crafted input to the camera driver.
Can CVE-2015-8223 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-8223 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability, making it not remotely exploitable.
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