What is the severity of CVE-2017-8179?

CVE-2017-8179 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution via a buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8179?

To fix CVE-2017-8179, users should update their Huawei smartphones to the latest firmware version Nice-AL00C00B155 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8179?

CVE-2017-8179 affects users of Huawei smartphones using the MTK platform with software versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155.

What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2017-8179?

CVE-2017-8179 is exploited through malicious applications that trick users into installing software with special privileges.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-8179?

Exploiting CVE-2017-8179 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected devices, posing serious security risks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8179

high

7.8

CWE

119

22/11/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-8179: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 22 2017(Updated: )

The camera driver of MTK platform in Huawei smart phones with software of versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155 has a buffer overflow vulnerability.Due to the insufficient input verification, an attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application which has special privilege and sends a specific parameter to the driver of the smart phone, causing privilege escalation.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei Mtk Platform Smart Phone Firmware	<nice-al00c00b155
Huawei Mtk Platform Smart Phone

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8179?
To fix CVE-2017-8179, users should update their Huawei smartphones to the latest firmware version Nice-AL00C00B155 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 affects users of Huawei smartphones using the MTK platform with software versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155.
What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 is exploited through malicious applications that trick users into installing software with special privileges.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-8179?
Exploiting CVE-2017-8179 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected devices, posing serious security risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8179?
To fix CVE-2017-8179, users should update their Huawei smartphones to the latest firmware version Nice-AL00C00B155 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 affects users of Huawei smartphones using the MTK platform with software versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155.
What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2017-8179?
CVE-2017-8179 is exploited through malicious applications that trick users into installing software with special privileges.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-8179?
Exploiting CVE-2017-8179 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected devices, posing serious security risks.