CVE-2016-5231: 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 delete user data 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-2016-5231?

CVE-2016-5231 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized deletion of user data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5231?

To fix CVE-2016-5231, users should update their Huawei Mate 8 to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-5231?

CVE-2016-5231 affects Huawei Mate 8 devices prior to specific firmware versions, including NXT-AL, NXT-CL, NXT-DL, and NXT-TL models.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-5231?

The risks associated with CVE-2016-5231 include potential data loss as attackers can bypass permission checks to delete user data.

5

Is exploitation of CVE-2016-5231 easy to achieve?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-5231 may be relatively straightforward for attackers with the ability to deploy crafted applications on vulnerable devices.

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