CVE-2025-6969 (GCVE-0-2025-6969)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-16 07:10 – Updated: 2026-03-16 17:21
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ability_ability_runtime an improper input validation vulnerability
Summary
in OpenHarmony v5.1.0 and prior versions allow a local attacker cause DOS through improper input.
Severity
5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-16 17:18 UTC
CWE
- CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenHarmony | OpenHarmony |
Affected:
v5.0.3 , ≤ v5.1.0.x
(custom)
|
guessed |
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