CVE-2016-8763

Name: CVE-2016-8763
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-02T20:59:01.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8763 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 improper resource release vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a system restart or privilege elevation.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 improper resource release vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a system restart or privilege elevation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-664

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	P9 Firmware	All versions
Huawei	P9 Lite Firmware	<= vns-l21c185b130
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	<= ale-l02c636b150

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161123-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161123-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8763?

How severe is CVE-2016-8763?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8763 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8763?

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