CVE-2016-6179

Name: CVE-2016-6179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-07T20:59:02.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WiFi driver in Huawei Honor 6 smartphones with software H60-L01 before H60-L01C00B850, H60-L11 before H60-L11C00B850, H60-L21 before H60-L21C00B850, H60-L02 before H60-L02C00B850, H60-L12 before H60-L12C00B850, and H60-L03 before H60-L03C01B850 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WiFi driver in Huawei Honor 6 smartphones with software H60-L01 before H60-L01C00B850, H60-L11 before H60-L11C00B850, H60-L21 before H60-L21C00B850, H60-L02 before H60-L02C00B850, H60-L12 before H60-L12C00B850, and H60-L03 before H60-L03C01B850 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Honor 6 Firmware	>= h60-l01, <= h60-l01c00b850
Huawei	Honor 6 Firmware	>= h60-l02, <= h60-l02c00b850
Huawei	Honor 6 Firmware	>= h60-l03, <= h60-l03c01b850
Huawei	Honor 6 Firmware	>= h60-l11, <= h60-l11c00b850
Huawei	Honor 6 Firmware	>= h60-l12, <= h60-l12c00b850
Huawei	Honor 6 Firmware	>= h60-l21, <= h60-l21c00b850

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160713-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91773Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160713-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91773Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6179?

How severe is CVE-2016-6179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6179?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST