7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38979

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )

The secure OS module has configuration defects. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=10.1.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.1
Huawei EMUI=11.0.0
Huawei EMUI=12.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.1
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.1
Huawei Magic UI=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38979?

    CVE-2022-38979 is classified as a high severity vulnerability impacting data confidentiality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-38979?

    To fix CVE-2022-38979, update your Huawei device to the latest firmware version as specified by the manufacturer.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-38979?

    CVE-2022-38979 affects Huawei devices running EMUI versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 11.0.0, and 12.0.0 as well as HarmonyOS and Magic UI versions 2.0, 2.1, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 4.0.0.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-38979?

    Successful exploitation of CVE-2022-38979 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, compromising data confidentiality.

  • Is CVE-2022-38979 being actively exploited?

    As of the last reports, there is no public evidence indicating that CVE-2022-38979 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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