CVE-2023-41296 Missing authorization in EMUI

Critical 9.1 Published 25 Sep 2023 Updated 24 Sep 2024

Attackers can bypass authorization in the kernel module to compromise data integrity and confidentiality 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-2023-41296?

CVE-2023-41296 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 25 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability of missing authorization in the kernel module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect integrity and confidentiality.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41296?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41296 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-2023-41296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Emui vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7m86-mfc7-8qv8.