CVE-2017-8203

Name: CVE-2017-8203
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:05.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8203 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Bastet Driver of Nova 2 Plus,Nova 2 Huawei smart phones with software of Versions earlier than BAC-AL00C00B173,Versions earlier than PIC-AL00C00B173 has a use after free (UAF) vulnerability. An attacker can convince a user to install a malicious application which has a high privilege to exploit this vulnerability, Successful exploitation may cause arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Bastet Driver of Nova 2 Plus,Nova 2 Huawei smart phones with software of Versions earlier than BAC-AL00C00B173,Versions earlier than PIC-AL00C00B173 has a use after free (UAF) vulnerability. An attacker can convince a user to install a malicious application which has a high privilege to exploit this vulnerability, Successful exploitation may cause arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Nova 2 Firmware	< pic-al00c00b173
Huawei	Nova 2 Plus Firmware	< bac-al00c00b173

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170927-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101960Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170927-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101960Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8203?

How severe is CVE-2017-8203?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8203 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8203?

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