How severe is CVE-2024-45449?

CVE-2024-45449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-45449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45449?

CVE-2024-45449 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45449?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-45449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41479.

When was CVE-2024-45449 published?

CVE-2024-45449 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45449

CVE-2024-45449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41479
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2024-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Access permission verification vulnerability in the ringtone setting module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45449?: Access permission verification vulnerability in the ringtone setting module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2024-45449?: CVE-2024-45449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-45449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45449?: CVE-2024-45449 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41479.
When was CVE-2024-45449 published?: CVE-2024-45449 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/9/

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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