CVE-2024-57957
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability involves improper log information control in Huawei's UI framework module, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive log data. It affects Huawei consumer devices running vulnerable software versions. Successful exploitation could expose confidential service information to attackers.
💻 Affected Systems
- Huawei consumer devices with vulnerable UI framework
📦 What is this software?
Harmonyos by Huawei
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers gain access to sensitive log data containing confidential service information, user data, or system details that could facilitate further attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users access log files containing debugging information, configuration details, or partial service data that should be restricted.
If Mitigated
Proper log access controls prevent unauthorized viewing, limiting exposure to only authorized administrators with legitimate need.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to device and knowledge of log location/access methods
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Huawei security bulletin for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/2/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check Huawei security bulletin for affected device models. 2. Update device software through Settings > System & updates > Software update. 3. Apply latest security patches. 4. Restart device after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict log access permissions
linuxModify log file permissions to restrict access to authorized users only
chmod 600 /path/to/log/files
chown root:root /path/to/log/files
Disable debug logging
allReduce sensitive information in logs by disabling debug-level logging
setprop log.tag.* WARN
adjust logging configuration to WARN/ERROR level only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls on log directories and files
- Monitor log access attempts and implement alerting for unauthorized access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device software version against Huawei security bulletin; examine log file permissions and accessibilityCheck Version:
Settings > About phone > Software information > Build numberVerify Fix Applied:
Verify software version is updated to patched version; test log file access with unauthorized user accounts📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to log files
- Multiple failed log access attempts from non-admin users
- Log file permission changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file transfer activity from log directories
- Unexpected access to log-related services
SIEM Query:
source="*log*" AND (event_type="access_denied" OR user!="admin") AND target_file="*.log"