CVE-2017-15316

Name: CVE-2017-15316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-22T17:29:13.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15316 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GPU driver of Mate 9 Huawei smart phones with software before MHA-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) and Mate 9 Pro Huawei smart phones with software before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can call special API, which triggers double free and causes a system crash or arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GPU driver of Mate 9 Huawei smart phones with software before MHA-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) and Mate 9 Pro Huawei smart phones with software before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can call special API, which triggers double free and causes a system crash or arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 9 Firmware	< mha-al00b_8.0.0.334\(c00\)
Huawei	Mate 9 Pro Firmware	< lon-al00b_8.0.0.334\(c00\)

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20171201-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20171201-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15316?

How severe is CVE-2017-15316?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15316 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15316?

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Source: NVD / NIST