Description

CVE-2024-38386 is a critical vulnerability in OpenHarmony v4.1.0 and prior versions that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code in pre-installed apps through out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.4, indicating its high severity. However, SOCRadar's unique 'SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score' (SVRS) assigns it a score of 46, indicating a moderate risk level. This discrepancy highlights the importance of considering additional factors beyond CVSS when assessing vulnerability severity.

Key Insights

• Exploitation Complexity: Exploiting this vulnerability requires local access to the target system, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.
• Impact: Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the targeted app, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or denial of service.
• Affected Systems: This vulnerability affects OpenHarmony v4.1.0 and prior versions, which are widely used in various IoT devices and embedded systems.
• Mitigation: Applying the latest security patches from the vendor is crucial to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing strong access controls and network segmentation can further reduce the risk of exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Apply Security Patches: Install the latest security patches from the vendor to address this vulnerability.
• Implement Access Controls: Restrict access to sensitive systems and data to authorized users only.
• Segment Networks: Divide networks into smaller segments to limit the potential impact of a successful attack.
• Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Regularly monitor systems for unusual activity that could indicate an attempted exploitation.

Additional Information

• Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
• Exploit Status: Active exploits have not been published.
• CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
• In the Wild: This vulnerability is not known to be actively exploited in the wild.

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