CVE-2015-8304: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 13, 2016
·Updated
Integer overflow in Huawei P7 phones with software before P7-L07 V100R001C01B606 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application with the system or camera permission.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Huawei P7
Huawei P7 Firmware<=p7-l07_v100r001c01b606
Event History
Apr 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8304?
CVE-2015-8304 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8304?
To fix CVE-2015-8304, update your Huawei P7 to the firmware version P7-L07 V100R001C01B607 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8304?
CVE-2015-8304 affects Huawei P7 phones running software versions before P7-L07 V100R001C01B606.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8304 enable?
CVE-2015-8304 enables remote attackers to gain elevated privileges through a malicious application.
5
Is there a permanent fix for CVE-2015-8304?
Yes, installing the latest firmware updates from Huawei will provide a permanent fix for CVE-2015-8304.