7.5
CWE
20 120 1285
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-39389: Input Validation

First published: Sun Aug 13 2023(Updated: )

Vulnerability of input parameters being not strictly verified in the PMS module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause home screen unavailability.

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=2.1.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=3.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS=3.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-39389?

    CVE-2023-39389 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for home screen unavailability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-39389?

    To fix CVE-2023-39389, update to the latest version of affected Huawei EMUI or HarmonyOS software.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-39389?

    CVE-2023-39389 affects Huawei devices running EMUI versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 13.0.0 and HarmonyOS versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.0, 3.0.0, 3.1.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2023-39389 have on users?

    The exploitation of CVE-2023-39389 may result in the unavailability of the home screen for users.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-39389?

    Currently, the only effective solution for CVE-2023-39389 is to apply the recommended software update.

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