CVE-2015-8680: Critical severity huawei p8 ale-ul00 vulnerability
The Graphics driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software GRA-TL00 before GRA-TL00C01B230, GRA-CL00 before GRA-CL00C92B230, GRA-CL10 before GRA-CL10C92B230, GRA-UL00 before GRA-UL00C00B230, and GRA-UL10 before GRA-UL10C00B230, and Mate S smartphones with software CRR-TL00 before CRR-TL00C01B160SP01, CRR-UL00 before CRR-UL00C00B160, and CRR-CL00 before CRR-CL00C92B161 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application with the graphics permission, aka an "interface access control vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8307.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8680?
CVE-2015-8680 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8680?
To fix CVE-2015-8680, ensure your Huawei P8 or Mate S device is updated to the latest firmware version provided by Huawei.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-8680?
CVE-2015-8680 affects Huawei P8 smartphones specifically with certain firmware versions prior to designated updates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8680?
CVE-2015-8680 is a graphics driver vulnerability that may lead to unauthorized access to system resources.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-8680?
No official workaround is available for CVE-2015-8680; updating the firmware is the recommended action.