Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-34159

First published: Mon Jun 19 2023(Updated: )

Improper permission control vulnerability in the Notepad app.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, which affects availability and confidentiality.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=13.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-34159?

    CVE-2023-34159 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-34159?

    To fix CVE-2023-34159, users should update their Notepad application to the latest version provided by Huawei.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-34159?

    Exploiting CVE-2023-34159 may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, affecting the availability and confidentiality of the device.

  • Which versions of Huawei EMUI are affected by CVE-2023-34159?

    CVE-2023-34159 specifically affects Huawei EMUI version 13.0.0.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-34159?

    Currently, the only recommended action for CVE-2023-34159 is to apply the update as no official workarounds have been provided.

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