How severe is CVE-2016-8761?

CVE-2016-8761 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-2016-8761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8761?

CVE-2016-8761 primarily affects Huawei P9 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-2016-8761?

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-2016-8761 published?

CVE-2016-8761 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8761

CVE-2016-8761 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei P9 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Huawei P9 Firmware
Published: 2017-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Video driver in Huawei P9 phones with software versions before EVA-AL10C00B192 and Huawei Honor 6 phones with software versions before H60-L02_6.10.1 has a stack overflow vulnerability, which allows attackers to crash the system or escalate user privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8761?: Video driver in Huawei P9 phones with software versions before EVA-AL10C00B192 and Huawei Honor 6 phones with software versions before H60-L02_6.10.1 has a stack overflow vulnerability, which allows attackers to crash the system or escalate user privilege.
How severe is CVE-2016-8761?: CVE-2016-8761 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-2016-8761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8761?: CVE-2016-8761 primarily affects Huawei P9 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-2016-8761?: 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-2016-8761 published?: CVE-2016-8761 was published on 2017-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p9_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p9_plus_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:honor_6_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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