CVE-2022-38999

Description

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

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.12%

Vendor Advisory huawei.com Vendor Advisory harmonyos.com

Affected: Huawei HarmonyOS

Affected: Huawei EMUI

References

Link	Tags
https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-202209-0000001392278845	vendor advisory
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/9/	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38999?: CVE-2022-38999 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38999?: To fix CVE-2022-38999, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-38999 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38999 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38999?: CVE-2022-38999 affects Huawei HarmonyOS, Huawei EMUI.

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