CVE-2023-39405: Input Validation

Published Aug 13, 2023
·
Updated

Vulnerability of out-of-bounds parameter read/write in the Wi-Fi module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause other apps to be executed with escalated privileges.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Event History

Aug 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:37 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39405?

CVE-2023-39405 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-39405?

To mitigate CVE-2023-39405, users should update their Huawei EMUI or HarmonyOS devices to the latest security patches provided by Huawei.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-39405?

CVE-2023-39405 affects specific versions of Huawei EMUI 11.0.1, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 13.0.0 and HarmonyOS 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.0, and 3.0.0.

4

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2023-39405?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-39405 may allow attackers to execute other apps with escalated privileges.

5

Is there any known exploit for CVE-2023-39405?

As of now, there are no public reports confirming specific exploits targeting CVE-2023-39405.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203