How severe is CVE-2016-8756?

CVE-2016-8756 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-2016-8756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8756?

CVE-2016-8756 primarily affects Huawei Mate 8 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8756?

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

When was CVE-2016-8756 published?

CVE-2016-8756 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8756

CVE-2016-8756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 8 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% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei Mate 8 Firmware
Published: 2017-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ION memory management module in Huawei Mate 8 phones with software NXT-AL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-DL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-TL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-CL10C00B197 and earlier versions allows attackers to cause a denial of service (restart).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8756?: ION memory management module in Huawei Mate 8 phones with software NXT-AL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-DL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-TL10C00B197 and earlier versions, NXT-CL10C00B197 and earlier versions allows attackers to cause a denial of service (restart).
How severe is CVE-2016-8756?: CVE-2016-8756 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-2016-8756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8756?: CVE-2016-8756 primarily affects Huawei Mate 8 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8756 published?: CVE-2016-8756 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_8_firmware:nxt-al10c00b197:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_8_firmware:nxt-cl10c00b197:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_8_firmware:nxt-dl10c00b197:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_8_firmware:nxt-tl10c00b197:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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