CVE-2024-42038

Name: CVE-2024-42038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-08T10:15:08.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42038 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability of PIN enhancement failures in the screen lock module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality, integrity, and availability.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability of PIN enhancement failures in the screen lock module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Emui	13.0.0
Huawei	Emui	14.0.0
Huawei	Harmonyos	3.0.0
Huawei	Harmonyos	4.0.0
Huawei	Harmonyos	4.2.0

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/8/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42038?

Vulnerability of PIN enhancement failures in the screen lock module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How severe is CVE-2024-42038?

CVE-2024-42038 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42038?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-42038?

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Source: NVD / NIST