CVE-2016-3680: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Wi-Fi driver in Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL before NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL before NXT-CL00C92B182, NXT-DL before NXT-DL00C17B182, and NXT-TL before NXT-TL00C01B182 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application, aka HWPSIRT-2016-03020.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Mate 8 firmware | ||
| Huawei Mate 8 EMUI 4.1 Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3680?
CVE-2016-3680 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3680?
To fix CVE-2016-3680, update the Huawei Mate 8 firmware to the latest version provided by Huawei.
What are the affected devices for CVE-2016-3680?
CVE-2016-3680 affects Huawei Mate 8 models including NXT-AL, NXT-CL, NXT-DL, and NXT-TL prior to their specific firmware updates.
Can CVE-2016-3680 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-3680 allows attackers to exploit the buffer overflow remotely through crafted applications.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-3680 represent?
CVE-2016-3680 represents a buffer overflow vulnerability specifically in the Wi-Fi driver of affected Huawei devices.
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