CVE-2016-8776: Medium severity huawei p9 firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 2, 2017
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Updated

Huawei P9 phones with software EVA-AL10C00,EVA-CL10C00,EVA-DL10C00,EVA-TL10C00 and P9 Lite phones with software VNS-L21C185 allow attackers to bypass the factory reset protection (FRP) to enter some functional modules without authorization and perform operations to update the Google account.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Huawei P9 Firmware=eva-al10c00
Huawei P9 Firmware=eva-cl10c00
Huawei P9 Firmware=eva-dl10c00
Huawei P9 Firmware=eva-tl10c00
Huawei P9
Huawei P9 Lite Firmware=vns-l21c185
Huawei P9 Lite

Event History

Apr 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8776?

CVE-2016-8776 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to bypass factory reset protection on affected Huawei devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8776?

To fix CVE-2016-8776, users should update their Huawei P9 or P9 Lite devices to the latest firmware version provided by Huawei.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-8776?

CVE-2016-8776 affects certain models of Huawei P9 and P9 Lite with specified firmware versions.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-8776?

The risks associated with CVE-2016-8776 include unauthorized access to functional modules and the ability to update Google accounts without permission.

5

Is CVE-2016-8776 a prevalent issue?

CVE-2016-8776 is a known vulnerability that specifically impacts users of the identified Huawei models, making it important for affected users to address it promptly.

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