What is the severity of CVE-2022-44561?

The vulnerability CVE-2022-44561 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized apps to add widgets and shortcuts.

How can I fix CVE-2022-44561?

To fix CVE-2022-44561, users should apply the latest software updates provided by Huawei for affected versions of EMUI and HarmonyOS.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-44561?

CVE-2022-44561 affects devices running Huawei EMUI 11.0.1, EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 12.0.1, and HarmonyOS versions 2.0 and 3.0.0.

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2022-44561?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-44561 allows malicious apps to add arbitrary widgets and shortcuts without requiring user interaction, posing a risk to user privacy and device security.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-44561?

Yes, a patch addressing CVE-2022-44561 is available through the official software updates from Huawei.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-44561

high

7.5

CWE

276

9/11/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-44561

First published: Wed Nov 09 2022(Updated: )

The preset launcher module has a permission verification vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability makes unauthorized apps add arbitrary widgets and shortcuts without interaction.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei EMUI	=11.0.1
Huawei EMUI	=12.0.0
Huawei EMUI	=12.0.1
Huawei HarmonyOS	=2.0
Huawei HarmonyOS	=3.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44561?
The vulnerability CVE-2022-44561 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized apps to add widgets and shortcuts.
How can I fix CVE-2022-44561?
To fix CVE-2022-44561, users should apply the latest software updates provided by Huawei for affected versions of EMUI and HarmonyOS.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-44561?
CVE-2022-44561 affects devices running Huawei EMUI 11.0.1, EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 12.0.1, and HarmonyOS versions 2.0 and 3.0.0.
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2022-44561?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-44561 allows malicious apps to add arbitrary widgets and shortcuts without requiring user interaction, posing a risk to user privacy and device security.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-44561?
Yes, a patch addressing CVE-2022-44561 is available through the official software updates from Huawei.

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