CVE-2018-7992: Buffer Overflow
Mdapt Driver of Huawei MediaPad M3 BTV-W09C128B353CUSTC128D001; Mate 9 Pro versions earlier than 8.0.0.356(C00); P10 Plus versions earlier than 8.0.0.357(C00) has a buffer overflow vulnerability. The driver does not sufficiently validate the input, an attacker could trick the user to install a malicious application which would send crafted parameters to the driver. Successful exploit could cause a denial of service condition.
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What is CVE-2018-7992?
CVE-2018-7992 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Mdapt Driver of Huawei MediaPad M3, Mate 9 Pro, and P10 Plus devices.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7992?
CVE-2018-7992 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-7992?
The Huawei MediaPad M3 (model BTV-W09C128B353CUSTC128D001), Mate 9 Pro (versions earlier than 8.0.0.356(C00)), and P10 Plus (versions earlier than 8.0.0.357(C00)) are affected by CVE-2018-7992.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-7992?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2018-7992 by tricking the user to install malicious software, taking advantage of the buffer overflow vulnerability in the Mdapt Driver.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-7992?
To fix CVE-2018-7992, it is recommended to update the affected devices to the latest firmware version provided by Huawei.