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CVE-2016-8768

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

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CVE-2016-8768 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei Honor 6, Honor 6 Plus, Honor 7 phones with software versions earlier than 6.9.16 could allow attackers to disable the PXN defense mechanism by invoking related drive code to crash the system or escalate privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei Honor 6, Honor 6 Plus, Honor 7 phones with software versions earlier than 6.9.16 could allow attackers to disable the PXN defense mechanism by invoking related drive code to crash the system or escalate privilege.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HuaweiHonor 6 FirmwareAll versions
HuaweiHonor 6 Plus FirmwareAll versions
HuaweiHonor 7 FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8768?
Huawei Honor 6, Honor 6 Plus, Honor 7 phones with software versions earlier than 6.9.16 could allow attackers to disable the PXN defense mechanism by invoking related drive code to crash the system or escalate privilege.
How severe is CVE-2016-8768?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8768 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8768?
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