Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22403

First published: Thu Oct 28 2021(Updated: )

There is a vulnerability of hijacking unverified providers in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers to hijack the device and forge UIs to induce users to execute malicious commands.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=9.1.0
Huawei EMUI=9.1.1
Huawei EMUI=10.0.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.1
Huawei EMUI=11.0.0
Huawei Magic UI=2.1.1
Huawei Magic UI=3.0.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.1
Huawei Magic UI=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22403?

    The severity of CVE-2021-22403 is classified as high due to the potential for device hijacking and user manipulation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22403?

    To fix CVE-2021-22403, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest software version provided by Huawei.

  • Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2021-22403?

    CVE-2021-22403 affects Huawei devices running EMUI versions 9.1.0, 9.1.1, 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 11.0.0, as well as Magic UI versions 2.1.1, 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 4.0.0.

  • What risks do I face if I have not patched CVE-2021-22403?

    If CVE-2021-22403 is not patched, attackers may hijack your device, allowing them to forge user interfaces and execute malicious commands.

  • When was CVE-2021-22403 discovered?

    CVE-2021-22403 was discovered in July 2021, highlighting vulnerabilities in Huawei smartphones.

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