CVE-2025-68955 is a concurrency-related vulnerability classified under CWE-362, indicating a race condition due to improper synchronization in the card framework module of Huawei HarmonyOS version 6.0.0. Race conditions occur when multiple threads access shared resources without adequate synchronization, leading to unpredictable behavior. In this case, the flaw can cause inconsistent states or crashes, impacting system availability and potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality. The vulnerability requires local access (AV:L), has low attack complexity (AC:L), and does not require privileges or user interaction (PR:N/UI:N), making it easier for local attackers or malicious applications to exploit. The CVSS vector indicates partial confidentiality loss, high integrity loss, and high availability loss, reflecting the potential severity of the impact. No patches or known exploits are currently reported, but the vulnerability's presence in a core OS component used in Huawei devices poses a significant risk. The card framework module likely handles sensitive operations related to card management, and exploitation could disrupt services or corrupt data. Given Huawei's market penetration in mobile and IoT devices, this vulnerability could affect a broad range of devices running HarmonyOS 6.0.0, especially in environments where local code execution is possible.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to denial of service conditions on Huawei devices running HarmonyOS 6.0.0, disrupting business operations reliant on these devices. The partial loss of confidentiality and high loss of integrity could result in unauthorized data modification or leakage, affecting sensitive information. Critical infrastructure or enterprises using Huawei IoT or mobile devices may experience operational instability. The local attack vector means that insider threats or compromised local applications could trigger the vulnerability. Given the increasing adoption of Huawei technology in Europe, especially in telecommunications and smart devices, the impact could extend to sectors such as manufacturing, finance, and public services. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability details are public. The availability impact could also affect user productivity and service reliability, leading to reputational damage and financial losses.

Since no patches are currently available, European organizations should implement strict controls on local access to Huawei devices running HarmonyOS 6.0.0, limiting the ability of untrusted applications or users to execute code locally. Employ application whitelisting and runtime protection mechanisms to detect and prevent exploitation attempts targeting race conditions. Monitor system logs and behavior for anomalies indicative of race condition exploitation, such as unexpected crashes or service interruptions. Engage with Huawei for timely updates and patches addressing this vulnerability and plan for rapid deployment once available. Conduct security assessments of devices running HarmonyOS to identify exposure and prioritize mitigation efforts. Consider network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices and reduce the attack surface. Educate users about the risks of installing untrusted applications that could exploit local vulnerabilities. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups to recover from potential availability disruptions caused by exploitation.