CVE-2015-4422 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.0 Published 19 Oct 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers with root permissions can exploit memory corruption in the TEEOS module to escalate privileges or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-4422?

CVE-2015-4422 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The TEEOS module in Huawei Mate 7 (Mate7-TL10) smartphones before V100R001CHNC00B126SP03 allows local users with root permissions to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4422?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Mate 7 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4422?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-4422 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-4422 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4422 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w54j-8rj9-7q4j.