7.5
CWE
354
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22442

First published: Mon Aug 02 2021(Updated: )

There is an Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the system to reset.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMUI 5.0=9.1.0
EMUI 5.0=9.1.1
EMUI 5.0=10.0.0
EMUI 5.0=10.1.0
EMUI 5.0=10.1.1
EMUI 5.0=11.0.0
Magic UI=2.1.1
Magic UI=3.0.0
Magic UI=3.1.0
Magic UI=3.1.1
Magic UI=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22442?

    CVE-2021-22442 has been classified with a medium severity due to the potential for system reset upon exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22442?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-22442, it's recommended to update your Huawei smartphone to the latest version of EMUI or Magic UI that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2021-22442?

    CVE-2021-22442 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 are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-22442?

    Exploiting CVE-2021-22442 can lead to an unauthorized system reset, resulting in data loss or device malfunction.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-22442?

    Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2021-22442 is to apply the necessary software updates provided by Huawei.

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