CVE-2024-56449
First published: Wed Jan 08 2025(Updated: )
Privilege escalation vulnerability in the Account module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei EMUI | =12.0.0 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =13.0.0 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =14.0.0 | |
| 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 | |
| Huawei HarmonyOS | =4.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56449?
CVE-2024-56449 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability that could potentially impact service confidentiality.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56449?
To mitigate CVE-2024-56449, users should update their devices to the latest version of Huawei Emui or HarmonyOS as recommended in the security bulletin.
Which versions of Huawei software are affected by CVE-2024-56449?
CVE-2024-56449 affects Huawei Emui versions 12.0.0, 13.0.0, and 14.0.0, as well as HarmonyOS versions 2.0.0 through 4.2.0.
What can happen if CVE-2024-56449 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-56449 can allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected systems, compromising service confidentiality.
Is there a known active exploit for CVE-2024-56449?
As of now, there are no publicly reported active exploits for CVE-2024-56449, but it is still advisable to apply the appropriate updates.
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