How severe is CVE-2016-6193?

CVE-2016-6193 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-2016-6193 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6193?

CVE-2016-6193 affects Huawei P8 Smartphone Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6193?

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-2016-6193 published?

CVE-2016-6193 was published on 2016-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6193

CVE-2016-6193 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei P8 Smartphone 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: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Huawei P8 Smartphone Firmware
Published: 2016-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the Wi-Fi driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software before GRA-CL00C92B363 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-6192.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6193?: Buffer overflow in the Wi-Fi driver in Huawei P8 smartphones with software before GRA-CL00C92B363 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-6192.
How severe is CVE-2016-6193?: CVE-2016-6193 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-2016-6193 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6193?: CVE-2016-6193 affects Huawei P8 Smartphone Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6193?: 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-2016-6193 published?: CVE-2016-6193 was published on 2016-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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