CVE-2017-2697: Buffer Overflow
The goldeneye driver in NMO-L31C432B120 and earlier versions,NEM-L21C432B100 and earlier versions,NEM-L51C432B120 and earlier versions,KNT-AL10C746B160 and earlier versions,VNS-L21C185B142 and earlier versions,CAM-L21C10B130 and earlier versions,CAM-L21C185B141 and earlier versions has buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of the Android system can tricks a user into installing a malicious application on the smart phone, and send given parameter to smart phone to crash the system or escalate privilege.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2697?
CVE-2017-2697 is a vulnerability that exists in the goldeneye driver in various Huawei smartphones.
How does CVE-2017-2697 impact Huawei smartphones?
CVE-2017-2697 allows for buffer overflow, which can potentially lead to remote code execution or denial of service on Huawei smartphones.
Which Huawei smartphones are affected by CVE-2017-2697?
Various versions of Huawei smartphones including NMO-L31C432B120, NEM-L21C432B100, NEM-L51C432B120, KNT-AL10C746B160, VNS-L21C185B142, CAM-L21C10B130, and CAM-L21C185B141 are affected by CVE-2017-2697.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2697?
CVE-2017-2697 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-2697 vulnerability on my Huawei smartphone?
To fix the CVE-2017-2697 vulnerability on your Huawei smartphone, it is recommended to install the latest firmware or security patch provided by Huawei.