CVE-2017-2698: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 22 2017(Updated: )
The ddr_devfreq driver in versions earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197 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.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei P8 Firmware | <gra-ul00c00b197 | |
| Huawei P8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2698?
CVE-2017-2698 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ddr_devfreq driver in versions earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197.
How does CVE-2017-2698 affect Huawei P8?
CVE-2017-2698 affects Huawei P8 devices running firmware versions earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-2698?
An attacker with root privileges can exploit CVE-2017-2698 by tricking a user into installing a malicious application on the smartphone, and then sending a given parameter to crash the system or escalate privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2698?
CVE-2017-2698 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.
How can I fix CVE-2017-2698 on my Huawei P8?
To fix CVE-2017-2698, update your Huawei P8 firmware to version GRA-UL00C00B197 or later.
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