CVE-2021-37045
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-37045 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an UAF vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the device to restart unexpectedly and the kernel-mode code to be executed.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an UAF vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the device to restart unexpectedly and the kernel-mode code to be executed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Harmonyos | < 2.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 10.1.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/9/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/9/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-37045?
There is an UAF vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the device to restart unexpectedly and the kernel-mode code to be executed.
How severe is CVE-2021-37045?
CVE-2021-37045 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37045?
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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