7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-49242

First published: Wed Dec 06 2023(Updated: )

Free broadcast vulnerability in the running management module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMUI 5.0=11.0.1
EMUI 5.0=12.0.0
EMUI 5.0=13.0.0
HarmonyOS=2.0.0
HarmonyOS=2.1.0
HarmonyOS=3.0.0
HarmonyOS=3.1.0
HarmonyOS=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-49242?

    CVE-2023-49242 is classified as a critical vulnerability that may significantly affect service confidentiality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-49242?

    To fix CVE-2023-49242, users should update affected Huawei Emui or Harmonyos versions to the latest security patches.

  • What impact can CVE-2023-49242 have on my device?

    Exploitation of CVE-2023-49242 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromising user privacy.

  • Which Huawei software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2023-49242?

    CVE-2023-49242 affects multiple versions of Huawei Emui and Harmonyos, including 11.0.1, 12.0.0, 13.0.0, and 2.0.0 to 4.0.0 of Harmonyos.

  • Is it necessary to take immediate action for CVE-2023-49242?

    Yes, immediate action is recommended to mitigate the risks associated with the critical vulnerabilities identified in CVE-2023-49242.

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