What is the severity of CVE-2016-8762?

CVE-2016-8762 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on Huawei devices.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8762?

To fix CVE-2016-8762, update the Huawei P9, P9 Lite, or P8 Lite to the specified secure software versions.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-8762?

CVE-2016-8762 affects Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite models with specific previous software versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8762?

CVE-2016-8762 is an input validation vulnerability in the TrustZone driver of affected Huawei devices.

Can CVE-2016-8762 be exploited remotely?

While CVE-2016-8762 may require local access, an exploit could lead to significant system compromise.

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CVE-2016-8762

medium

CWE

2/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8762: Input Validation

First published: Sun Apr 02 2017(Updated: )

The TrustZone driver in Huawei P9 phones with software Versions earlier than EVA-AL10C00B352 and P9 Lite with software VNS-L21C185B130 and earlier versions and P8 Lite with software ALE-L02C636B150 and earlier versions has an input validation vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause the system to restart.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei P9 Firmware
Huawei P9 Firmware
Huawei P9 Lite Firmware	<=vns-l21c185b130
Huawei P9 Lite Firmware
Huawei P8 Lite Firmware	<=ale-l02c636b150
Huawei P8 Lite Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8762?
CVE-2016-8762 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on Huawei devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8762?
To fix CVE-2016-8762, update the Huawei P9, P9 Lite, or P8 Lite to the specified secure software versions.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-8762?
CVE-2016-8762 affects Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite models with specific previous software versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8762?
CVE-2016-8762 is an input validation vulnerability in the TrustZone driver of affected Huawei devices.
Can CVE-2016-8762 be exploited remotely?
While CVE-2016-8762 may require local access, an exploit could lead to significant system compromise.

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