CVE-2021-36987
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36987 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a issue that nodes in the linked list being freed for multiple times in Huawei Smartphone due to race conditions. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause the system to restart.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a issue that nodes in the linked list being freed for multiple times in Huawei Smartphone due to race conditions. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause the system to restart.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Emui | 10.1.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.1 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 4.0.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/7/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/7/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36987?
There is a issue that nodes in the linked list being freed for multiple times in Huawei Smartphone due to race conditions. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause the system to restart.
How severe is CVE-2021-36987?
CVE-2021-36987 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36987?
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-2021-36987?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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