CVE-2016-1495 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published 13 Apr 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can cause system crashes or gain privileges via a crafted application exploiting an integer overflow in Huawei Mate S graphics drivers.

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-2016-1495?

CVE-2016-1495 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2016. 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

Integer overflow in the graphics drivers in Huawei Mate S smartphones with software CRR-TL00 before CRR-TL00C01B160SP01, CRR-UL00 before CRR-UL00C00B160, and CRR-CL00 before CRR-CL00C92B161 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1495?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Mate S Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1495?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1495 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1495 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1495 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcf7-g5m7-j63w.