What is the severity of CVE-2022-44549?

CVE-2022-44549 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to unauthorized access to geofencing APIs.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44549?

To fix CVE-2022-44549, update affected Huawei devices to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-44549?

CVE-2022-44549 affects Huawei HarmonyOS versions 2.0 and 2.1, as well as EMUI versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0, and 12.0.1.

What impact does CVE-2022-44549 have on user confidentiality?

CVE-2022-44549 can allow third-party apps to access sensitive geofencing APIs without proper authorization, risking user data confidentiality.

Is there an exploit available for CVE-2022-44549?

While specific exploit details are not publicly disclosed, the vulnerability's design flaw inherently permits unauthorized API access.

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CVE-2022-44549

high

7.5

9/11/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-44549

First published: Wed Nov 09 2022(Updated: )

The LBS module has a vulnerability in geofencing API access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to access the geofencing APIs without authorization, affecting user confidentiality.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei HarmonyOS	=2.0
Huawei HarmonyOS	=2.1
Huawei EMUI	=11.0.1
Huawei EMUI	=12.0.0
Huawei EMUI	=12.0.1

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What is the severity of CVE-2022-44549?
CVE-2022-44549 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to unauthorized access to geofencing APIs.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44549?
To fix CVE-2022-44549, update affected Huawei devices to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-44549?
CVE-2022-44549 affects Huawei HarmonyOS versions 2.0 and 2.1, as well as EMUI versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0, and 12.0.1.
What impact does CVE-2022-44549 have on user confidentiality?
CVE-2022-44549 can allow third-party apps to access sensitive geofencing APIs without proper authorization, risking user data confidentiality.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2022-44549?
While specific exploit details are not publicly disclosed, the vulnerability's design flaw inherently permits unauthorized API access.

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