How severe is CVE-2022-38980?

CVE-2022-38980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38980?

CVE-2022-38980 primarily affects Huawei Harmonyos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38980?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-38980 published?

CVE-2022-38980 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38980

CVE-2022-38980 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Huawei Harmonyos
Published: 2022-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The HwAirlink module has a heap overflow vulnerability in processing data packets of the proprietary protocol.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers to obtain process control permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38980?: The HwAirlink module has a heap overflow vulnerability in processing data packets of the proprietary protocol.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers to obtain process control permissions.
How severe is CVE-2022-38980?: CVE-2022-38980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38980?: CVE-2022-38980 primarily affects Huawei Harmonyos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-38980 published?: CVE-2022-38980 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-202210-0000001416095697

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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