CVE-2017-8142

Name: CVE-2017-8142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:03.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) module driver of Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software versions earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B221 and versions earlier than LON-AL00BC00B221 has a use after free (UAF) vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can start multiple threads and try to create and free specific memory, which could triggers access memory after free it and causes a system crash or arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) module driver of Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software versions earlier than MHA-AL00BC00B221 and versions earlier than LON-AL00BC00B221 has a use after free (UAF) vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can start multiple threads and try to create and free specific memory, which could triggers access memory after free it and causes a system crash or arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 9 Firmware	< mha-al00bc00b221
Huawei	Mate 9 Pro Firmware	< lon-al00bc00b221

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170615-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170615-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8142?

How severe is CVE-2017-8142?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8142 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8142?

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