CVE-2016-6179: High severity huawei honor 6 firmware vulnerability
The WiFi driver in Huawei Honor 6 smartphones with software H60-L01 before H60-L01C00B850, H60-L11 before H60-L11C00B850, H60-L21 before H60-L21C00B850, H60-L02 before H60-L02C00B850, H60-L12 before H60-L12C00B850, and H60-L03 before H60-L03C01B850 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6179?
CVE-2016-6179 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability in the WiFi driver of certain Huawei Honor 6 smartphones.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6179?
To fix CVE-2016-6179, update the firmware of your Huawei Honor 6 device to the latest version as specified in the vendor's advisory.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-6179?
CVE-2016-6179 affects Huawei Honor 6 smartphones running specific firmware versions prior to H60-L01C00B850, H60-L11C00B850, and others.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-6179?
The impact of CVE-2016-6179 is that it allows attackers to cause a denial of service, potentially disrupting network connectivity.
When was CVE-2016-6179 disclosed?
CVE-2016-6179 was disclosed in July 2016 as part of a security advisory by Huawei.