CVE-2023-5801

Huawei Harmonyos vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.42%

Published8 Nov 2023

Description

Vulnerability of identity verification being bypassed in the face unlock module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect integrity and confidentiality.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Huawei Emui12.0 · 13.0.0

Huawei Harmonyos2.0.0 · 3.0.0 · 4.0.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-5801 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-5801 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.42%.

How severe is CVE-2023-5801?

CVE-2023-5801 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-5801?

Affected products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5801?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.