CVE-2015-8681: Critical severity huawei p8 ale-ul00 vulnerability
The ovisp 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 camera permission, aka an "interface access control vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8681?
The severity of CVE-2015-8681 is classified as moderate due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8681?
To resolve CVE-2015-8681, users need to update their Huawei P8 or Mate S smartphones to the latest firmware version provided by Huawei.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-8681?
CVE-2015-8681 affects specific models of Huawei P8 and Mate S smartphones running older firmware versions.
What are the affected firmware versions for CVE-2015-8681?
Affected firmware versions for Huawei P8 include GRA-TL00, GRA-CL00, GRA-CL10, GRA-UL00, and GRA-UL10, while Mate S is affected if running the CRR-TL00 firmware.
Is it safe to use Huawei P8 or Mate S without updating for CVE-2015-8681?
Using Huawei P8 or Mate S without updating exposes the device to potential security risks associated with CVE-2015-8681.