CVE-2021-22453

Name: CVE-2021-22453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-28T13:15:08.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22453 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A component of the HarmonyOS has a Improper Input Validation vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause nearby process crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A component of the HarmonyOS has a Improper Input Validation vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause nearby process crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.14%

4.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Harmonyos	2.0

References

https://device.harmonyos.com/cn/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202107-0000001123874808Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://device.harmonyos.com/cn/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202107-0000001123874808Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22453?

A component of the HarmonyOS has a Improper Input Validation vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause nearby process crash.

How severe is CVE-2021-22453?

CVE-2021-22453 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22453?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-22453?

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Source: NVD / NIST