Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38999

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )

The AOD module has the improper update of reference count vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMUI 5.0=12.0.0
HarmonyOS=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38999?

    CVE-2022-38999 has a high severity level due to its potential impact on data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-38999?

    To fix CVE-2022-38999, update your Huawei EMUI or HarmonyOS to the latest version that has addressed this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38999?

    CVE-2022-38999 affects Huawei EMUI version 12.0.0 and HarmonyOS version 2.0.

  • What impact could CVE-2022-38999 have on my device?

    Exploitation of CVE-2022-38999 may lead to compromised data integrity, confidentiality, and availability on the affected devices.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2022-38999?

    As of now, specific details about active exploits for CVE-2022-38999 have not been disclosed.

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