CVE-2017-8159
CVE-2017-8159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Agassi-l09hn 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-704.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-704
- Affected product: Huawei Agassi-l09hn Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Some Huawei smartphones with software AGS-L09C233B019,AGS-W09C233B019,KOB-L09C233B017,KOB-W09C233B012 have a type confusion vulnerability. The program initializes a variable using one type, but it later accesses that variable using a type that is different with the original type when do certain register operation. Successful exploit could result in buffer overflow then may cause malicious code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8159?
- Some Huawei smartphones with software AGS-L09C233B019,AGS-W09C233B019,KOB-L09C233B017,KOB-W09C233B012 have a type confusion vulnerability. The program initializes a variable using one type, but it later accesses that variable using a type that is different with the original type when do certain register operation. Successful exploit could result in buffer overflow then may cause malicious code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8159?
- CVE-2017-8159 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-2017-8159 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8159?
- CVE-2017-8159 primarily affects Huawei Agassi-l09hn 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-2017-8159?
- 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-2017-8159 published?
- CVE-2017-8159 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:agassi-l09hn_firmware:ags-l09c233b019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:agassi-w09hn_firmware:ags-w09c233b019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:kobe-l09ahn_firmware:kob-l09c233b017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:kobe-w09chn_firmware:kob-w09c233b012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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