3.4
CWE
125 476 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-41597: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Oct 14 2022(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.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=11.0.1
Huawei EMUI=12.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-41597?

    CVE-2022-41597 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the fingerprint service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-41597?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-41597, users should update their devices to the latest security patches provided by Huawei.

  • Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2022-41597?

    Devices running Huawei EMUI versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0 and HarmonyOS version 2.0 are affected by CVE-2022-41597.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are included in CVE-2022-41597?

    CVE-2022-41597 includes heap overflow, out-of-bounds read, and null pointer vulnerabilities.

  • What could happen if CVE-2022-41597 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2022-41597 could compromise the fingerprint service, leading to unauthorized access or security breaches.

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