First published: Sun Apr 02 2017(Updated: )
ION memory management module in Huawei Mate8 phones with software NXT-AL10C00B561 and earlier versions, NXT-CL10C00B561 and earlier versions, NXT-DL10C00B561 and earlier versions, NXT-TL10C00B561 and earlier versions allows attackers to cause a denial of service (restart).
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Huawei Mate 8 firmware | =nxt-al10c00b561 | |
Huawei Mate 8 firmware | =nxt-cl10c00b561 | |
Huawei Mate 8 firmware | =nxt-dl10c00b561 | |
Huawei Mate 8 firmware | =nxt-tl10c00b561 | |
Huawei Mate 8 firmware |
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CVE-2016-8758 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
To fix CVE-2016-8758, ensure that your Huawei Mate 8 device is updated to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2016-8758 affects Huawei Mate 8 phones with the firmware versions NXT-AL10C00B561, NXT-CL10C00B561, NXT-DL10C00B561, and NXT-TL10C00B561 or earlier.
CVE-2016-8758 is a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the affected devices to unexpectedly restart.
Yes, CVE-2016-8758 could potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger a restart of the affected devices.