CVE-2023-52538: Critical severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2024
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Updated

Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Emui=13.0.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.0.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.1.0
Huawei Harmonyos=3.0.0
Huawei Harmonyos=3.1.0
Huawei Harmonyos=4.0.0

Event History

Apr 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52538?

CVE-2023-52538 is a vulnerability that affects the availability of affected devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52538?

To fix CVE-2023-52538, users should update to the latest version of Huawei EMUI or HarmonyOS as recommended by the vendor.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-52538?

CVE-2023-52538 affects devices running Huawei EMUI version 12.0.0 or 13.0.0 and HarmonyOS versions 2.0.0 through 4.0.0.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-52538?

CVE-2023-52538 can be exploited through bypassing package name verification in the HwIms module.

5

Is CVE-2023-52538 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-52538 can be exploited remotely, impacting the availability of the affected systems.

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