CVE-2022-41578 Memory corruption in EMUI
An out-of-bounds write in the MPTCP module allows attackers to achieve root privilege escalation on Huawei devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-41578?
CVE-2022-41578 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 14 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The MPTCP module has an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause root privilege escalation attacks implemented by modifying program information.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41578?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-41578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Emui
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65r5-w6f7-pj3p.