CVE-2023-34159
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2023-34159 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper permission control vulnerability in the Notepad app.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, which affects availability and confidentiality.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper permission control vulnerability in the Notepad app.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, which affects availability and confidentiality.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Emui | 13.0.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/6/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/6/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-34159?
Improper permission control vulnerability in the Notepad app.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, which affects availability and confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2023-34159?
CVE-2023-34159 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34159?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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