CVE-2022-38999 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The AOD module has the improper update of reference count vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Emui	12.0.0
Huawei	Harmonyos	2.0

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/9/Vendor Advisory
https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-2Vendor Advisory
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/9/Vendor Advisory
https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-2Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38999?

CVE-2022-38999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The AOD module has the improper update of reference count vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

How severe is CVE-2022-38999?

CVE-2022-38999 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38999?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.