3.4
CWE
125 476 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-41598: 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
EMUI 5.0=11.0.1
EMUI 5.0=12.0.0
HarmonyOS=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-41598?

    CVE-2022-41598 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on the fingerprint service through heap overflow and out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-41598?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-41598, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest firmware versions provided by Huawei.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-41598?

    CVE-2022-41598 affects Huawei devices running EMUI versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0, and HarmonyOS version 2.0.

  • What type of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2022-41598?

    CVE-2022-41598 includes heap overflow, out-of-bounds read, and null pointer vulnerabilities within the fingerprint trusted application.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2022-41598?

    Exploitation of CVE-2022-41598 may lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of the fingerprint service, compromising user data.

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