CVE-2021-40059
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40059 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a permission control vulnerability in the Wi-Fi module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a permission control vulnerability in the Wi-Fi module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Emui | 10.1.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 10.1.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 12.0.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.1 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 4.0.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/3/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/3/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40059?
There is a permission control vulnerability in the Wi-Fi module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2021-40059?
CVE-2021-40059 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40059?
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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