CVE-2021-36995

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified

CVE-2021-36995 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an Unauthorized file access vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability by modifying soft links may tamper with the files restored from backups.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an Unauthorized file access vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability by modifying soft links may tamper with the files restored from backups.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HuaweiEmui10.1.1
HuaweiEmui11.0.0
HuaweiMagic Ui3.1.1
HuaweiMagic Ui4.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36995?
There is an Unauthorized file access vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability by modifying soft links may tamper with the files restored from backups.
How severe is CVE-2021-36995?
CVE-2021-36995 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36995?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST