How severe is CVE-2014-8571?

CVE-2014-8571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-8571 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8571?

CVE-2014-8571 primarily affects Huawei Ascend P6 Edge-u00 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8571?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8571 published?

CVE-2014-8571 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8571

CVE-2014-8571 is a low-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ascend P6 Edge-u00 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Huawei Ascend P6 Edge-u00 Firmware
Published: 2017-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apps on Huawei Ascend P6 mobile phones with software EDGE-U00 V100R001C17B508SP01 and earlier versions before V100R001C17B508SP02; EDGE-T00 V100R001C01B508SP01 and earlier versions before V100R001C01B508SP02; EDGE-C00 V100R001C92B508SP02 and earlier versions before V100R001C92B508SP03 can capture screens without the root permission. As a result, user information can be leaked by malware on Ascend P6 mobile phones.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8571?: Apps on Huawei Ascend P6 mobile phones with software EDGE-U00 V100R001C17B508SP01 and earlier versions before V100R001C17B508SP02; EDGE-T00 V100R001C01B508SP01 and earlier versions before V100R001C01B508SP02; EDGE-C00 V100R001C92B508SP02 and earlier versions before V100R001C92B508SP03 can capture screens without the root permission. As a result, user information can be leaked by malware on Ascend P6 mobile phones.
How severe is CVE-2014-8571?: CVE-2014-8571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-8571 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8571?: CVE-2014-8571 primarily affects Huawei Ascend P6 Edge-u00 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8571?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8571 published?: CVE-2014-8571 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/hw-372118

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ascend_p6_edge-u00_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ascend_p6_edge-t00_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ascend_p6_edge-c00_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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