CVE-2017-8159: Incorrect Type Cast
First published: Wed Nov 22 2017(Updated: )
Some Huawei smartphones with software AGS-L09C233B019,AGS-W09C233B019,KOB-L09C233B017,KOB-W09C233B012 have a type confusion vulnerability. The program initializes a variable using one type, but it later accesses that variable using a type that is different with the original type when do certain register operation. Successful exploit could result in buffer overflow then may cause malicious code execution.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Agassi-L09HN Firmware | =ags-l09c233b019 | |
| Huawei Agassi-L09HN Firmware | ||
| Huawei Agassi-W09HN Firmware | =ags-w09c233b019 | |
| Huawei Agassi-W09HN Firmware | ||
| Huawei Kobe-L09AHN | =kob-l09c233b017 | |
| Huawei Kobe-L09AHN firmware | ||
| Huawei Kobe-W09 | =kob-w09c233b012 | |
| Huawei Kobe-W09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8159?
CVE-2017-8159 is a type confusion vulnerability affecting some Huawei smartphones with specific software versions.
Which Huawei smartphones are affected by CVE-2017-8159?
Huawei smartphones with software versions AGS-L09C233B019, AGS-W09C233B019, KOB-L09C233B017, and KOB-W09C233B012 are affected by CVE-2017-8159.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8159?
CVE-2017-8159 has a severity score of 7.8 (critical).
How does CVE-2017-8159 work?
CVE-2017-8159 is a type confusion vulnerability where a variable is initialized using one type but later accessed using a different type, leading to potential security issues during certain operations.
How can I fix CVE-2017-8159?
To fix CVE-2017-8159, users should update their Huawei smartphones to the latest software versions provided by Huawei.
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