CVE-2021-22448: Critical severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Feb 25, 2022

Updated

There is an improper verification vulnerability in smartphones. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unauthorized read and write of some files.

Affected Software

11 affected components

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

Event History

Feb 25, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:11 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:11 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22448?

CVE-2021-22448 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file read and write operations.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22448?

To fix CVE-2021-22448, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest software version provided by Huawei.

Which Huawei versions are affected by CVE-2021-22448?

CVE-2021-22448 affects Huawei Emui versions 9.1.0, 9.1.1, 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 11.0.0 and Magic UI versions 2.1.1, 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 4.0.0.

What could happen if CVE-2021-22448 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-22448 could allow unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially leading to data loss or privacy breaches.

Is CVE-2021-22448 specific to Huawei devices?

Yes, CVE-2021-22448 is a vulnerability specifically found in Huawei smartphone operating systems, including EMUI and Magic UI.