CVE-2023-52551 Memory corruption in EMUI
A kernel module data verification error allows attackers to compromise service confidentiality in Huawei mobile operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-52551?
CVE-2023-52551 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 8 Apr 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability of data verification errors in the kernel module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52551?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52551?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52551 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-2023-52551 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52551 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Emui
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgwp-p2g9-cmqr.