CVE-2022-38997: High severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2022
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Updated

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

Affected Software

9 affected components
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

Event History

Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38997?

CVE-2022-38997 is classified as a vulnerability that may critically affect data confidentiality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38997?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2022-38997, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-38997?

CVE-2022-38997 affects several versions of Huawei Emui, HarmonyOS, and Magic UI.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2022-38997?

The exploitation of CVE-2022-38997 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, compromising user privacy.

5

When was CVE-2022-38997 announced?

CVE-2022-38997 was included in a security bulletin released by Huawei in September 2022.

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