What is the severity of CVE-2016-8774?

CVE-2016-8774 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8774?

To fix CVE-2016-8774, update your Huawei Mate 8 or Mate S to the latest firmware version as specified in the security advisory.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-8774?

CVE-2016-8774 affects Huawei Mate 8 and Mate S devices on specific software versions prior to the updates mentioned.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8774?

CVE-2016-8774 is classified as a vulnerability in the HIFI driver that may allow remote exploitation.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8774?

There is no effective workaround for CVE-2016-8774; the recommended action is to apply the firmware update.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-8774

high

7.2

CWE

119

2/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8774: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Apr 02 2017(Updated: )

The HIFI driver in Huawei Mate 8 phones with software versions before NXT-AL10C00B386, versions before NXT-CL00C92B386, versions before NXT-DL00C17B386, versions before NXT-TL00C01B386; Mate S phones with software Versions before CRR-CL00C92B368, Versions before CRR-CL20C92B368, Versions before CRR-TL00C01B368, Versions before CRR-UL00C00B368, Versions before CRR-UL20C00B368; P8 phones with software Versions before GRA-TL00C01B366, Versions before GRA-CL00C92B366, Versions before GRA-CL10C92B366, Versions before GRA-UL00C00B366, Versions before GRA-UL10C00B366; and P9 phones with software Versions before EVA-AL10C00B190, Versions before EVA-DL10C00B190, Versions before EVA-TL10C00B190, Versions before EVA-CL10C00B190 allows attackers to get root privilege or crash the system or execute arbitrary code, related to a buffer overflow.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei Mate 8 firmware
Huawei Mate 8 firmware
Huawei Mate S firmware
Huawei Mate S firmware
Huawei P8 firmware
Huawei P8 ALE-UL00
Huawei P9 Firmware
Huawei P9 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8774?
CVE-2016-8774 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8774?
To fix CVE-2016-8774, update your Huawei Mate 8 or Mate S to the latest firmware version as specified in the security advisory.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-8774?
CVE-2016-8774 affects Huawei Mate 8 and Mate S devices on specific software versions prior to the updates mentioned.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8774?
CVE-2016-8774 is classified as a vulnerability in the HIFI driver that may allow remote exploitation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8774?
There is no effective workaround for CVE-2016-8774; the recommended action is to apply the firmware update.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8774?
CVE-2016-8774 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8774?
To fix CVE-2016-8774, update your Huawei Mate 8 or Mate S to the latest firmware version as specified in the security advisory.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-8774?
CVE-2016-8774 affects Huawei Mate 8 and Mate S devices on specific software versions prior to the updates mentioned.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8774?
CVE-2016-8774 is classified as a vulnerability in the HIFI driver that may allow remote exploitation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8774?
There is no effective workaround for CVE-2016-8774; the recommended action is to apply the firmware update.