CVE-2016-8793: Input Validation

Published Apr 2, 2017
·
Updated

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; and P8 phones with software Versions before GRA-TL00C01B366, Versions before GRA-CL00C92B366, Versions before GRA-CL10C92B366, Versions before GRA-UL00C00B366, Versions before GRA-UL10C00B366 allow attackers with graphic or Camera privilege to crash the system or escalate privilege.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Huawei Mate S Firmware
Huawei Mate S
Huawei Mate 8 Firmware
Huawei Mate 8
Huawei P8 Firmware
Huawei P8

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-2016-8793?

CVE-2016-8793 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting specific Huawei smartphone models.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8793?

To mitigate CVE-2016-8793, users should update their Huawei Mate 8 or Mate S devices to the latest firmware versions provided by Huawei.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-8793?

CVE-2016-8793 affects Huawei Mate 8 and Mate S smartphones with specific outdated software versions.

4

Is CVE-2016-8793 still a risk if my device is updated?

No, if your Huawei device is updated to the firmware versions that address CVE-2016-8793, the risk is mitigated.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2016-8793 if exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2016-8793 could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive user data on the affected Huawei devices.

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