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HarmonyOS EUVDEUVD-2026-74596

| CVE-2026-49314 HIGH
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2026-09-09 huawei GHSA-6932-22ww-rh26
7.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: huawei
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Gain local app execution on HarmonyOS 6.1.0
  2. Delivery
    Submit malformed rendering commands to composition module
  3. Exploit
    Trigger out-of-bounds write
  4. Execution
    Corrupt adjacent memory
  5. Impact
    Crash rendering subsystem or leverage memory corruption for code execution

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, read limits
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Collection

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Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires local code execution on a HarmonyOS 6.1.0 device - any installed application capable of invoking rendering operations qualifies as a potential attacker process. No elevated privileges are required per the CVSS PR:N metric, meaning even a sandboxed third-party app could trigger the flaw through normal graphics API calls. No user interaction is required per UI:N. The primary limiting factor is the local attack vector (AV:L): the vulnerability cannot be exploited directly over the network without a separate initial-access primitive. Exposure is further limited to devices running HarmonyOS 6.1.0 specifically; other versions are not confirmed vulnerable from available data.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L yields a base score of 7.3 and indicates local exploitation requiring no privileges and no user interaction. However, multiple internal contradictions limit confidence in this vector: the vendor's impact statement only cites availability, which is inconsistent with C:H; conversely, the C:H metric better fits an OOB read (CWE-125) than the OOB write stated in the description. The I:L/A:L values also seem low for a write primitive, which typically causes crashes (A:H) or memory corruption (I:H). EPSS data is absent from available inputs, and the vulnerability has not been added to CISA KEV, meaning no confirmed active exploitation exists. With no public exploit code and a local-only attack vector, even a mid-sized municipal IT team in boleslawiec managing a HarmonyOS device fleet should treat this as a standard patch-cycle priority rather than an emergency response. The realistic near-term risk is moderate: local-only access constrains mass remote exploitation, but consumer device fleets with inconsistent patch cadence remain exposed until the September 2026 bulletin is applied.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A locally installed application - whether malicious by design or compromised at runtime - submits specially crafted rendering or draw commands to the composition module. The malformed input triggers an out-of-bounds write, overwriting adjacent memory structures, which can result in a process crash or, if the overwrite is precisely controlled, potential code execution within the rendering subsystem. No public exploit code exists at time of analysis, so reaching reliable exploitation would require targeted reverse-engineering of the patched module.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 09, 2026

Out-of-bounds write in HarmonyOS 6.1.0's rendering and composition module allows a locally executing process to corrupt adjacent memory, with vendor-stated impact to availability and a CVSS vector also indicating potential confidentiality exposure. Affected devices are those running Huawei HarmonyOS version 6.1.0 as confirmed by EUVD-2026-74596. No public exploit code has been identified and the vulnerability does not appear in the CISA KEV catalog at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply the update published in the Huawei September 2026 security bulletin (https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2026/9/) and the laptop bulletin (https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletinlaptops/2026/9/). The specific patched build number is not independently confirmed from available input - consult the bulletin directly for the target version. As a compensating control prior to patching, restricting sideloaded or untrusted applications from executing reduces the pool of potential local attackers, though this limits legitimate application use. Enterprise deployments should use MDM/EMM solutions to enforce patch compliance and monitor for non-compliant HarmonyOS 6.1.0 devices remaining in the fleet.

Affected VersionsENISA

HarmonyOS 6.1.0

Affected Packages

euvd harmonyos no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

HarmonyOS is Huawei's proprietary operating system targeting smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT devices. The vulnerability exists in the graphics rendering and composition subsystem - the component responsible for compositing UI layers and producing visual output on-screen. The listed CWE is CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read); however, the description explicitly identifies an out-of-bounds write, which would more precisely map to CWE-787. This discrepancy is worth noting, as the two primitives carry different exploitation profiles: OOB writes corrupt memory (enabling code execution or crashes), while OOB reads primarily leak memory contents. The affected CPE is cpe:2.3:a:huawei:harmonyos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, with EUVD data narrowing exposure to version 6.1.0 specifically.

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Severity by source

Vendor (huawei) PRIMARY 7.3 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
vuln.today AI 8.0 HIGH

OOB write primarily corrupts memory (I:H) and causes crashes (A:H); minimal direct confidentiality exposure (C:L) since write primitives do not inherently leak data.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (huawei).

CVSS VectorVendor: huawei

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

OOB write vulnerability in the rendering and composition module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Huawei HarmonyOS 6.1.0 devices are vulnerable to local memory corruption attacks that could compromise device availability and potentially expose sensitive data; no public exploit has been identified. With no vendor patch currently available and requiring only local code execution capability, organizations must implement interim protection measures to reduce risk exposure.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict local application execution privileges on HarmonyOS 6.1.0 devices; disable privilege escalation mechanisms where operationally feasible; implement monitoring of local process behavior for anomalous memory access patterns; segregate affected devices from critical infrastructure where possible pending patch availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 100% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
dominant OS in China, limited enterprise footprint globally
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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