OpenHarmony Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Leading to Root Privilege Escalation and Information Leak

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in OpenHarmony versions through 4.1.2. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges by upgrading common permissions to root, and it also facilitates the leakage of sensitive information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation and exposure of sensitive information.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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