CVE-2023-39405 Memory corruption in EMUI
Out-of-bounds memory access in the Wi-Fi module allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges 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-2023-39405?
CVE-2023-39405 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 13 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability of out-of-bounds parameter read/write in the Wi-Fi module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause other apps to be executed with escalated privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39405?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39405 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-2023-39405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39405 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Emui
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wvc7-mvw8-4v82.