CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-46313

First published: Tue Dec 20 2022(Updated: )

The sensor privacy module has an authentication vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unavailability of the smartphone's camera and microphone.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HarmonyOS<3.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-46313?

    CVE-2022-46313 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the availability of the camera and microphone.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-46313?

    To address CVE-2022-46313, update your device to a version of HarmonyOS greater than 3.0.0.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2022-46313?

    The vulnerability CVE-2022-46313 affects Huawei devices running HarmonyOS versions prior to 3.0.0.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2022-46313?

    Exploitation of CVE-2022-46313 may lead to an unavailability of the smartphone's camera and microphone functions.

  • Is CVE-2022-46313 related to hardware vulnerabilities?

    No, CVE-2022-46313 is an authentication vulnerability in the sensor privacy module of HarmonyOS rather than a hardware vulnerability.

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