CVE-2022-44557 Missing authorization in EMUI
Attackers can read and write arbitrary system files via the SmartTrimProcessEvent module, compromising data confidentiality and integrity 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-2022-44557?
CVE-2022-44557 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 9 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SmartTrimProcessEvent module has a vulnerability of obtaining the read and write permissions on arbitrary system files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44557?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44557?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44557 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-44557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44557 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Emui
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3q5h-7hjh-52j2.