CVE-2015-8089
CVE-2015-8089 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei P7-l09 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Huawei P7-l09 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The GPU driver in Huawei P7 phones with software P7-L00 before P7-L00C17B851, P7-L05 before P7-L05C00B851, and P7-L09 before P7-L09C92B851 allows local users to read or write to arbitrary kernel memory locations and consequently cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8089?
- The GPU driver in Huawei P7 phones with software P7-L00 before P7-L00C17B851, P7-L05 before P7-L05C00B851, and P7-L09 before P7-L09C92B851 allows local users to read or write to arbitrary kernel memory locations and consequently cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8089?
- CVE-2015-8089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-8089 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8089?
- CVE-2015-8089 primarily affects Huawei P7-l09 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-2015-8089?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-8089 published?
- CVE-2015-8089 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p7-l09_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p7-l05_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p7-l00_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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