CVE-2017-8179

Name: CVE-2017-8179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:04.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The camera driver of MTK platform in Huawei smart phones with software of versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155 has a buffer overflow vulnerability.Due to the insufficient input verification, an attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application which has special privilege and sends a specific parameter to the driver of the smart phone, causing privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The camera driver of MTK platform in Huawei smart phones with software of versions earlier than Nice-AL00C00B155 has a buffer overflow vulnerability.Due to the insufficient input verification, an attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application which has special privilege and sends a specific parameter to the driver of the smart phone, causing privilege escalation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mtk Platform Smart Phone Firmware	< nice-al00c00b155

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170919-01-mtk-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101956Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170919-01-mtk-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101956Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8179?

How severe is CVE-2017-8179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8179?

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