CVE-2022-41583 in HarmonyOS
Summary
by MITRE • 10/14/2022
The storage maintenance and debugging module has an array out-of-bounds read vulnerability.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause incorrect statistics of this module.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/14/2025
The CVE-2022-41583 vulnerability resides within a storage maintenance and debugging module, representing a critical array out-of-bounds read flaw that fundamentally compromises the integrity of system statistics. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when a program attempts to access memory locations beyond the allocated array boundaries, creating potential avenues for data corruption or unauthorized information disclosure. The affected module's failure to properly validate array indices during read operations creates a scenario where malicious actors can manipulate input data to trigger unexpected memory access patterns. Such flaws are particularly dangerous in storage systems where accurate statistics are crucial for system performance monitoring, capacity planning, and operational decision-making processes. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-129, which specifically addresses insufficient validation of length of inputs to ensure they are within acceptable ranges, and may also relate to CWE-787, concerning out-of-bounds write operations that can lead to memory corruption. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a significant risk to system reliability as incorrect statistics can mislead administrators about storage utilization, performance metrics, and overall system health. The impact extends beyond simple data inaccuracies since storage statistics directly influence automated scaling decisions, resource allocation algorithms, and alerting mechanisms that rely on precise metrics to maintain optimal system performance. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could potentially manipulate storage system behavior through carefully crafted inputs that cause the module to read from unauthorized memory locations, potentially leading to information leakage or even system instability. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.001, representing command and scripting interpreter techniques where adversaries might leverage such flaws to gain deeper system insights or manipulate storage configurations. The debugging nature of the affected module suggests that this vulnerability could be particularly challenging to detect during routine testing phases, as the out-of-bounds reads might not immediately cause system crashes but instead subtly corrupt statistical data over time. Organizations should prioritize immediate patching of this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation that could lead to cascading failures in storage management systems and compromise overall data integrity. The remediation approach should focus on implementing proper array boundary checks, input validation mechanisms, and comprehensive testing procedures to ensure that all array access operations within the storage maintenance module are properly constrained and validated against expected bounds.