CVE-2016-5230: High severity huawei mate 8 firmware vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2016
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Updated

Huawei Mate8 NXT-AL before NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL before NXT-CL00C92B182, NXT-DL before NXT-DL00C17B182, and NXT-TL before NXT-TL00C01B182 allows attackers to bypass permission checks and control partial module functions via a crafted app.

Affected Software

2 affected components
huawei Mate 8
huawei Mate 8 Firmware=nxt

Event History

Jun 30, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5230?

CVE-2016-5230 has a medium severity level as it allows attackers to bypass permission checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5230?

To fix CVE-2016-5230, ensure that devices are updated to the latest firmware version provided by Huawei.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-5230?

CVE-2016-5230 affects various Huawei Mate 8 models including NXT-AL, NXT-CL, NXT-DL, and NXT-TL before specific firmware versions.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-5230 exploit?

CVE-2016-5230 exploits weaknesses in permission checks, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized control of certain functions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5230?

No official workaround for CVE-2016-5230 exists; updating the firmware is the recommended solution.

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