CVE-2021-36996
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an Improper verification vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause transmission of certain virtual information.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an Improper verification vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause transmission of certain virtual information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.0 |
| 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-2021-36996?
There is an Improper verification vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause transmission of certain virtual information.
How severe is CVE-2021-36996?
CVE-2021-36996 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36996?
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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