What is the severity of CVE-2023-52540?

CVE-2023-52540 has a serious severity level due to its potential impact on system availability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52540?

To fix CVE-2023-52540, update your Huawei device to the latest available version provided in the security bulletins.

What software is affected by CVE-2023-52540?

CVE-2023-52540 affects specific versions of Huawei Emui and HarmonyOS, particularly versions 12.0.0, 13.0.0, and various versions of HarmonyOS from 2.0.0 to 4.0.0.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-52540?

Exploiting CVE-2023-52540 can lead to service disruption and affect the availability of the affected devices.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-52540?

Currently, the only recommended mitigation for CVE-2023-52540 is to apply the relevant software updates provided by Huawei.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-52540

high

7.5

8/4/2024

9/12/2024

CVE-2023-52540

First published: Mon Apr 08 2024(Updated: )

Vulnerability of improper authentication in the Iaware module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52540?
CVE-2023-52540 has a serious severity level due to its potential impact on system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52540?
To fix CVE-2023-52540, update your Huawei device to the latest available version provided in the security bulletins.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-52540?
CVE-2023-52540 affects specific versions of Huawei Emui and HarmonyOS, particularly versions 12.0.0, 13.0.0, and various versions of HarmonyOS from 2.0.0 to 4.0.0.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-52540?
Exploiting CVE-2023-52540 can lead to service disruption and affect the availability of the affected devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-52540?
Currently, the only recommended mitigation for CVE-2023-52540 is to apply the relevant software updates provided by Huawei.

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