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CVE-2017-2698: The ddr_devfreq driver in versions earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197 has buffer overflow vulnerability.

The ddr_devfreq driver in versions earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197 has buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of the Android system can tricks a user into installing a malicious application on the smart phone, and send given parameter to smart phone to crash the system or escalate privilege.

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CVE-2017-2698 affects Huawei P8 smartphones running builds earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197. The reported flaw is a buffer overflow in a DDR device-frequency driver. A malicious app scenario with Android root privilege could crash the phone or escalate privilege. Exposure appears limited to legacy Huawei P8 devices on older firmware. Organizations are likely exposed only if they still use Huawei P8 devices running firmware earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197, especially unmanaged or rooted devices that can install untrusted apps. Treat this as a legacy mobile-device hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation if Huawei P8 devices remain in business use, particularly if they are rooted, unmanaged, or used for sensitive access. Mitigation focus: Update Huawei P8 devices to GRA-UL00C00B197 or later where available.; Check Huawei PSIRT guidance for supported firmware and replacement advice.; Block or retire rooted Huawei P8 devices in enterprise environments..

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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.P8Versions earlier than GRA-UL00C00B197Listed
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