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The LBS module has a vulnerability in geofencing API access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to access the geofencing APIs without authorization, affecting user confidentiality...

PT-2022-27233 · Unknown · Lbs Module

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: LBS module affected versions not specified Description: The issue concerns a vulnerability in the geofencing API access within the LBS module. This vulnerability could allow third-party apps to access geofencing APIs without proper...

CVE-2022-44549

The LBS module has a vulnerability in geofencing API access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to access the geofencing APIs without authorization, affecting user confidentiality...

CVE-2022-44549

The LBS module has a vulnerability in geofencing API access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to access the geofencing APIs without authorization, affecting user confidentiality...

CVE-2022-44549

CVE-2022-44549 concerns Huawei HarmonyOS’ LBS module, specifically a vulnerability in the geofencing API access. The issue allows third‑party apps to access geofencing APIs without authorization, compromising user confidentiality. The NVD and related entries show a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HI...

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