CVE-2024-42038
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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