CVE-2024-57959: Use After Free
First published: Thu Feb 06 2025(Updated: )
Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability in the display module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause features to perform abnormally.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| EMUI 5.0 | =14.0.0 | |
| HarmonyOS | =4.0.0 | |
| HarmonyOS | =4.2.0 | |
| HarmonyOS | =4.3.0 | |
| HarmonyOS | =5.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57959?
CVE-2024-57959 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation leading to abnormal feature performance.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57959?
To mitigate CVE-2024-57959, users should update their Huawei EMUI or HarmonyOS to the latest patched version.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-57959?
CVE-2024-57959 affects Huawei EMUI version 14.0.0 and HarmonyOS versions 4.0.0, 4.2.0, 4.3.0, and 5.0.0.
What does use-after-free mean in the context of CVE-2024-57959?
Use-after-free in CVE-2024-57959 means that the software attempts to access memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to unintended behavior.
Can CVE-2024-57959 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-57959 may allow remote exploitation under certain conditions, allowing an attacker to affect device functionality.
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