CVE-2021-37120
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-37120 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a Double free vulnerability in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause a kernel crash or privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a Double free vulnerability in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause a kernel crash or privilege escalation.
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 | Emui | 10.1.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 10.1.1 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.1 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/10/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/10/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-37120?
There is a Double free vulnerability in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause a kernel crash or privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2021-37120?
CVE-2021-37120 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-2021-37120?
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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