CWE
306
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-48291

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

The Bluetooth module has an authentication bypass vulnerability in the pairing process. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=11.0.1
Huawei EMUI=12.0.0
Huawei EMUI=12.0.1
Huawei EMUI=13.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.0.1
Huawei HarmonyOS=3.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=3.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-48291?

    CVE-2022-48291 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality.

  • How does CVE-2022-48291 affect users?

    CVE-2022-48291 allows attackers to bypass authentication during the Bluetooth pairing process, potentially compromising user data.

  • What versions of software are affected by CVE-2022-48291?

    CVE-2022-48291 affects various versions of Huawei Emui and HarmonyOS, specifically versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 13.0.0, and HarmonyOS versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 3.0.0, and 3.1.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-48291?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-48291, users should update their affected Huawei Emui or HarmonyOS devices to the latest security patches provided by Huawei.

  • Can CVE-2022-48291 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-48291 can potentially be exploited remotely if the Bluetooth feature is enabled on the vulnerable devices.

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