CVE-2022-38977: High severity harmonyos vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2022
·Updated
The HwAirlink module has a heap overflow vulnerability.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause out-of-bounds writes, resulting in modification of sensitive data.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Huawei Harmonyos=2.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.1
Event History
Oct 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38977?
CVE-2022-38977 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for heap overflow and sensitive data modification.
2
Which versions of Huawei HarmonyOS are affected by CVE-2022-38977?
CVE-2022-38977 affects Huawei HarmonyOS versions 2.0 and 2.1.
3
How do I fix CVE-2022-38977?
To fix CVE-2022-38977, update your Huawei HarmonyOS devices to the latest patched version provided by Huawei.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-38977?
CVE-2022-38977 is a heap overflow vulnerability that can lead to out-of-bounds writes.
5
What impact can CVE-2022-38977 have if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2022-38977 can result in the modification of sensitive data on affected devices.