How severe is CVE-2022-39005?

CVE-2022-39005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39005?

CVE-2022-39005 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39005?

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

When was CVE-2022-39005 published?

CVE-2022-39005 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39005

CVE-2022-39005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2022-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MPTCP module has the memory leak vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause memory leaks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39005?: The MPTCP module has the memory leak vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause memory leaks.
How severe is CVE-2022-39005?: CVE-2022-39005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39005?: CVE-2022-39005 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-39005 published?: CVE-2022-39005 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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