CVE-2022-44549: High severity Huawei Harmonyos vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Huawei Harmonyos=2.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.1
Huawei Emui=11.0.1
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Emui=12.0.1

Event History

Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-44549?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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