What is the severity of CVE-2017-8186?

CVE-2017-8186 is classified as a denial-of-service (DOS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8186?

To fix CVE-2017-8186, update your Huawei device to software version MHA-AL00BC00B231 or later.

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-8186?

CVE-2017-8186 affects certain Huawei mobile phones with software versions earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B231.

What action can attackers take with CVE-2017-8186?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-8186 by tricking users into installing a malicious app that can cause system reboots.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-8186?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-8186 requires user interaction to install the malicious app.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8186

high

7.1

CWE

22/11/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-8186: Input Validation

First published: Wed Nov 22 2017(Updated: )

The Bastet of some Huawei mobile phones with software of earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B231 versions has a DOS vulnerability due to the lack of parameter validation. An attacker may trick a user into installing a malicious APP. The APP can modify specific parameter to cause system reboot.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei Mha-al00a	<mha-al00bc00b231

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Reference Links

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20171018-01-dos-en

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8186?
CVE-2017-8186 is classified as a denial-of-service (DOS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8186?
To fix CVE-2017-8186, update your Huawei device to software version MHA-AL00BC00B231 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-8186?
CVE-2017-8186 affects certain Huawei mobile phones with software versions earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B231.
What action can attackers take with CVE-2017-8186?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-8186 by tricking users into installing a malicious app that can cause system reboots.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-8186?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-8186 requires user interaction to install the malicious app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8186?
CVE-2017-8186 is classified as a denial-of-service (DOS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8186?
To fix CVE-2017-8186, update your Huawei device to software version MHA-AL00BC00B231 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-8186?
CVE-2017-8186 affects certain Huawei mobile phones with software versions earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B231.
What action can attackers take with CVE-2017-8186?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-8186 by tricking users into installing a malicious app that can cause system reboots.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-8186?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-8186 requires user interaction to install the malicious app.