First published: Wed Nov 22 2017(Updated: )
The CameraISP driver of some Huawei smart phones with software of versions earlier than Prague-AL00AC00B205,versions earlier than Prague-AL00BC00B205,versions earlier than Prague-AL00CC00B205,versions earlier than Prague-TL00AC01B205,versions earlier than Prague-TL10AC01B205 has a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of parameter validation. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious APP, the APP can send a specific parameter to the CameraISP driver of the smart phone, causing system reboot.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Huawei Prague-al00a Firmware | <prague-al00ac00b205 | |
Huawei Prague-al00a | ||
Huawei Prague-al00b Firmware | <prague-al00bc00b205 | |
Huawei Prague-al00b | ||
Huawei Prague-al00c Firmware | <prague-al00cc00b205 | |
Huawei Prague-al00c | ||
Huawei Prague-tl00a Firmware | <prague-tl00ac01b205 | |
Huawei Prague-tl00a | ||
Huawei Prague-tl10a Firmware | <prague-tl10ac01b205 | |
Huawei Prague-tl10a |
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CVE-2017-8202 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via buffer overflow.
To fix CVE-2017-8202, update your Huawei smartphone to the latest firmware version: Prague-AL00AC00B205, Prague-AL00BC00B205, Prague-AL00CC00B205, Prague-TL00AC01B205, or Prague-TL10AC01B205.
CVE-2017-8202 affects certain Huawei smartphones running outdated versions of the CameraISP driver.
CVE-2017-8202 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access or control of vulnerable devices.
Yes, CVE-2017-8202 can potentially be exploited remotely under certain conditions, making updates critical.