7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38997

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-2022-38997?

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

  • 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.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-38997?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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