CVE-2022-41593: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 14, 2022
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Updated

The phones have the heap overflow, out-of-bounds read, and null pointer vulnerabilities in the fingerprint trusted application (TA).Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the fingerprint service.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Huawei Emui=11.0.1
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.0

Event History

Oct 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41593?

The severity of CVE-2022-41593 is considered high due to potential unauthorized access to the fingerprint service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41593?

To fix CVE-2022-41593, users should update their devices to the latest software version provided by Huawei.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-41593?

CVE-2022-41593 affects Huawei devices running EMUI 11.0.1, EMUI 12.0.0, and HarmonyOS 2.0.

4

What type of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2022-41593?

CVE-2022-41593 includes vulnerabilities like heap overflow, out-of-bounds read, and null pointer dereference.

5

What impact can CVE-2022-41593 have if exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-41593 could lead to compromised fingerprint services, potentially allowing unauthorized actions.

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