CVE-2018-7993: Use After Free
First published: Tue Jul 31 2018(Updated: )
HUAWEI Mate 10 smartphones with versions earlier than ALP-AL00 8.1.0.311 have a use after free vulnerability on mediaserver component. An attacker tricks the user install a malicious application, which make the software to reference memory after it has been freed. Successful exploit could cause execution of arbitrary code.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Mate 10 Firmware | <alp-al00_8.1.0.311 | |
| Huawei Mate 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7993?
The severity of CVE-2018-7993 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which smartphones are affected by CVE-2018-7993?
HUAWEI Mate 10 smartphones with versions earlier than ALP-AL00 8.1.0.311 are affected by CVE-2018-7993.
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2018-7993?
CVE-2018-7993 is a use after free vulnerability in the mediaserver component of HUAWEI Mate 10 smartphones.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-7993?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-7993 by tricking the user into installing a malicious application that causes the software to reference memory after it has been freed.
How can I fix CVE-2018-7993?
To fix CVE-2018-7993, users of HUAWEI Mate 10 smartphones should update to version ALP-AL00 8.1.0.311 or later.
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