CVE-2016-8762: huawei p8_lite_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 5.0v3.0MediumModified
Published 02-04-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-8762 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in huawei p8_lite_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.0/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-04-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The TrustZone driver in Huawei P9 phones with software Versions earlier than EVA-AL10C00B352 and P9 Lite with software VNS-L21C185B130 and earlier versions and P8 Lite with software ALE-L02C636B150 and earlier versions has an input validation vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause the system to restart.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Low 1.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
10%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Huawei3 products
- p8_lite_firmware≤ ale-l02c636b150
- p9_firmwarena
- p9_lite_firmware≤ vns-l21c185b130
1 vendor · 3 products
References
2 links- www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161123-01-smartphone-enX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory