CVE-2021-37046
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2021-37046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a Memory leak vulnerability with the codec detection module in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the device to restart due to memory exhaustion.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a Memory leak vulnerability with the codec detection module in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the device to restart due to memory exhaustion.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 4.0.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/9/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-2021-37046?
There is a Memory leak vulnerability with the codec detection module in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the device to restart due to memory exhaustion.
How severe is CVE-2021-37046?
CVE-2021-37046 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37046?
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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