8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-41157: Liteos-A has an use after free vulnerability

First published: Mon Sep 02 2024(Updated: )

in OpenHarmony v4.1.0 and prior versions allow a local attacker cause the common permission is upgraded to root and sensitive information leak through use after free.

Credit: scy@openharmony.io

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Openatom Openharmony>=4.0<=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-41157?

    CVE-2024-41157 has been assessed as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for root privilege escalation and sensitive information leakage.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-41157?

    To address CVE-2024-41157, upgrade OpenHarmony to version 4.1.1 or later which contains the necessary security patches.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-41157?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-41157 can escalate permissions to root and may access sensitive information through use after free vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of OpenHarmony are affected by CVE-2024-41157?

    CVE-2024-41157 affects OpenHarmony versions 4.1.0 and prior.

  • Is CVE-2024-41157 a remote vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2024-41157 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the system to exploit.

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