What is the severity of CVE-2016-8763?

CVE-2016-8763 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to exploit improper resource release.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8763?

To mitigate CVE-2016-8763, update Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite devices to the latest firmware versions that are not vulnerable.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-8763?

CVE-2016-8763 affects Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite devices with specific older firmware versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8763?

CVE-2016-8763 is classified as an improper resource release vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-8763 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-8763 could be exploited by attackers with access to the affected devices, potentially leading to further malicious actions.

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CVE-2016-8763

critical

9.3

CWE

664

2/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8763

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 improper resource release vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a system restart or privilege elevation.

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-2016-8763?
CVE-2016-8763 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to exploit improper resource release.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8763?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8763, update Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite devices to the latest firmware versions that are not vulnerable.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-8763?
CVE-2016-8763 affects Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite devices with specific older firmware versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8763?
CVE-2016-8763 is classified as an improper resource release vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-8763 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-8763 could be exploited by attackers with access to the affected devices, potentially leading to further malicious actions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8763?
CVE-2016-8763 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to exploit improper resource release.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8763?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8763, update Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite devices to the latest firmware versions that are not vulnerable.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-8763?
CVE-2016-8763 affects Huawei P9, P9 Lite, and P8 Lite devices with specific older firmware versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8763?
CVE-2016-8763 is classified as an improper resource release vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-8763 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-8763 could be exploited by attackers with access to the affected devices, potentially leading to further malicious actions.