CVE-2016-8760

Name: CVE-2016-8760
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-02T20:59:01.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8760 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Touchscreen driver in Huawei P9 phones with software versions before EVA-AL10C00B192 and Huawei Honor 6 phones with software versions before H60-L02_6.10.1 has a heap overflow vulnerability, which allows attackers to crash the system or escalate user privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Touchscreen driver in Huawei P9 phones with software versions before EVA-AL10C00B192 and Huawei Honor 6 phones with software versions before H60-L02_6.10.1 has a heap overflow vulnerability, which allows attackers to crash the system or escalate user privilege.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	P9 Firmware	All versions
Huawei	P9 Plus Firmware	All versions
Huawei	Honor 6 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161012-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93530Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161012-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93530Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8760?

How severe is CVE-2016-8760?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8760 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8760?

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