CVE-2021-22423 Integer overflow in HarmonyOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit an integer overflow leading to out-of-bounds write in HarmonyOS, potentially enabling code execution or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-22423?

CVE-2021-22423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A component of the HarmonyOS has a Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause integer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Harmonyos.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22423 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-22423 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22423 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Harmonyos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqr5-r9j2-p8qr.

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