CVE-2021-36997
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a Low memory error in Huawei Smartphone due to the unlimited size of images to be parsed.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the Gallery or Files app to exit unexpectedly.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a Low memory error in Huawei Smartphone due to the unlimited size of images to be parsed.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the Gallery or Files app to exit unexpectedly.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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-2021-36997?
There is a Low memory error in Huawei Smartphone due to the unlimited size of images to be parsed.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the Gallery or Files app to exit unexpectedly.
How severe is CVE-2021-36997?
CVE-2021-36997 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36997?
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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