Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22448

First published: Fri 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.

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-2021-22448?

    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.

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