What is the severity of CVE-2016-5232?

CVE-2016-5232 has a severity level that allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to a buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5232?

To fix CVE-2016-5232, users should update their Huawei Mate 8 firmware to a version after NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL00C92B182, NXT-DL00C17B182, or NXT-TL00C01B182.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-5232?

CVE-2016-5232 affects Huawei Mate 8 models running specific firmware versions listed in the vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-5232 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5232 can be exploited remotely through a crafted app designed to trigger the buffer overflow.

What are the consequences of CVE-2016-5232?

The consequences of CVE-2016-5232 include potential system crashes and denial of service on affected devices.

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CVE-2016-5232

high

7.1

CWE

119

30/6/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5232: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 30 2016(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in 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 cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted app.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei Mate 8 firmware
Huawei Mate 8 firmware	=nxt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5232?
CVE-2016-5232 has a severity level that allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5232?
To fix CVE-2016-5232, users should update their Huawei Mate 8 firmware to a version after NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL00C92B182, NXT-DL00C17B182, or NXT-TL00C01B182.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-5232?
CVE-2016-5232 affects Huawei Mate 8 models running specific firmware versions listed in the vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-5232 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5232 can be exploited remotely through a crafted app designed to trigger the buffer overflow.
What are the consequences of CVE-2016-5232?
The consequences of CVE-2016-5232 include potential system crashes and denial of service on affected devices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5232?
CVE-2016-5232 has a severity level that allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5232?
To fix CVE-2016-5232, users should update their Huawei Mate 8 firmware to a version after NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL00C92B182, NXT-DL00C17B182, or NXT-TL00C01B182.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-5232?
CVE-2016-5232 affects Huawei Mate 8 models running specific firmware versions listed in the vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-5232 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5232 can be exploited remotely through a crafted app designed to trigger the buffer overflow.
What are the consequences of CVE-2016-5232?
The consequences of CVE-2016-5232 include potential system crashes and denial of service on affected devices.