CVE-2025-68961
Race Condition in Huawei Camera Framework Causes Availability Impact
Publication date: 2026-01-14
Last updated on: 2026-01-14
Assigner: Huawei Technologies
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| huawei | harmonyos | to 6.0.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-362 | The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently. |
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect system availability, potentially causing denial of service or system instability. [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the January 2026 Huawei security update for HarmonyOS 6.0.0 and earlier versions on affected flagship Huawei phones and tablets. This update addresses multiple high-impact race condition vulnerabilities, including the one in the camera framework module. [2]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a multi-thread race condition in the camera framework module of Huawei's HarmonyOS. It occurs when concurrent threads are improperly handled, leading to potential issues in the system's operation. [2]