How severe is CVE-2015-8225?

CVE-2015-8225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8225?

CVE-2015-8225 primarily affects Huawei Ale Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8225?

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

When was CVE-2015-8225 published?

CVE-2015-8225 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8225

CVE-2015-8225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ale Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei Ale Firmware
Published: 2016-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Joint Photographic Experts Group Processing Unit (JPU) driver in Huawei ALE smartphones with software before ALE-UL00C00B220 and ALE-TL00C01B220 and GEM-703L smartphones with software before V100R001C233B111 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted application with the system or camera permission, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8226.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8225?: The Joint Photographic Experts Group Processing Unit (JPU) driver in Huawei ALE smartphones with software before ALE-UL00C00B220 and ALE-TL00C01B220 and GEM-703L smartphones with software before V100R001C233B111 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted application with the system or camera permission, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8226.
How severe is CVE-2015-8225?: CVE-2015-8225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8225?: CVE-2015-8225 primarily affects Huawei Ale Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8225?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8225 published?: CVE-2015-8225 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www1.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-465532.htm

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ale_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:gem-703l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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