CVE-2022-44559 Deserialization in EMUI

Critical 9.8 Published 9 Nov 2022 Updated 1 May 2025

Attackers can exploit a deserialization flaw in the AMS module to escalate privileges on Huawei EMUI and HarmonyOS 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-2022-44559?

CVE-2022-44559 is a critical unsafe deserialization 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 AMS module has a vulnerability of serialization/deserialization mismatch. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44559?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44559?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44559 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2022-44559 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44559 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Emui vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xw3-w6q8-q6wg.