Huawei HarmonyOS/EMUI HUKS logic error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Huawei HarmonyOS and EMUI. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HUKS Module. The manipulation results in logic error. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-56438. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Huawei HarmonyOS and EMUI (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the component HUKS Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a logic error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-840. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability of improper memory address protection in the HUKS module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

The advisory is shared for download at consumer.huawei.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-56438 since 12/26/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-53147). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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CNA Base Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Logic error
CWE: CWE-840
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/26/2024 🔍
01/08/2025 +13 days 🔍
01/08/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/18/2025 +253 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: huawei.com

Advisory: consumer.huawei.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-56438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-290736
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2025 05:04
Updated: 09/18/2025 15:45
Changes: 01/08/2025 05:04 (61), 01/14/2025 01:58 (12), 09/18/2025 15:45 (1)
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