CVE-2022-42488

Startup subsystem missed permission validation in param service. An malicious application installed on the device could elevate its privileges to the root user, disable security features, or cause DoS by disabling particular services.

Published Oct 14, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions have a Missing permission validation vulnerability in param service of startup subsystem. An malicious application installed on the device could elevate its privileges to the root user, disable security features, or cause DoS by disabling particular services.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-45557 OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions have a Missing permission validation vulnerability in param service of startup subsystem. An malicious application installed on the device could elevate its privileges to the root user, disable security features, or cause DoS by disabling particular services.
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
OpenHarmony
Published
Updated
May 14, 2025, 3:16 PM
Reserved
Oct 8, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 14, 2022, 3:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:05 AM