CVE-2025-25277
Arbitrary Code Execution via Type Confusion in OpenHarmony Apps
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: OpenHarmony
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openatom | openharmony | 5.0.3 |
| openatom | openharmony | 5.1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-843 | The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenHarmony version 5.1.0 and earlier. It allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code within pre-installed applications by exploiting the use of incompatible types. However, this exploit can only be performed under restricted scenarios.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that a local attacker with limited privileges could execute arbitrary code in pre-installed apps, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of data handled by those apps. The attack requires specific conditions to be met, limiting its likelihood.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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