7.5
CWE
203
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-1696

First published: Sat May 20 2023(Updated: )

The multimedia video module has a vulnerability in data processing.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com 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
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.0.1
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.1
Huawei HarmonyOS=3.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=3.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-1696?

    CVE-2023-1696 has a severity rating that may affect the availability of systems that utilize the multimedia video module.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-1696?

    To fix CVE-2023-1696, ensure that you update your affected Huawei Emui or HarmonyOS devices to the latest security patches.

  • Which Huawei software versions are affected by CVE-2023-1696?

    CVE-2023-1696 affects Huawei Emui versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, and 13.0.0, as well as HarmonyOS versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.1, 3.0.0, and 3.1.0.

  • What types of impacts can be expected from CVE-2023-1696?

    Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-1696 may lead to a denial of service, thereby impacting the availability of multimedia functionalities.

  • Are there specific devices that I should be concerned about with CVE-2023-1696?

    Any device running the affected versions of Huawei Emui or HarmonyOS software should be monitored for potential vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2023-1696.

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