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CVE-2023-39398

First published: Sun Aug 13 2023(Updated: )

Parameter verification vulnerability in the installd module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause sandbox files to be read and written without authorization.

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=2.0.0
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 CVE-2023-39398?

    CVE-2023-39398 is a parameter verification vulnerability in the installd module that allows unauthorized access to read and write sandbox files.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-39398?

    CVE-2023-39398 has a severity rating of 9.1, which is classified as critical.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-39398?

    CVE-2023-39398 affects Huawei Emui versions 11.0.1, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 13.0.0, Huawei Harmonyos versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.0, 3.0.0, and 3.1.0.

  • How can CVE-2023-39398 be exploited?

    CVE-2023-39398 can be exploited by sending malicious parameters to the installd module, allowing unauthorized access to sandbox files.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2023-39398?

    Yes, Huawei has released security updates to fix CVE-2023-39398. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Huawei Emui or Huawei Harmonyos to mitigate the vulnerability.

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