What is the severity of CVE-2021-36986?

CVE-2021-36986 has a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36986?

To fix CVE-2021-36986, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest available software version.

Which Huawei software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36986?

CVE-2021-36986 affects Huawei EMUI 10.1.1 and 11.0.0, as well as Huawei Magic UI 3.1.1 and 4.0.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-36986?

CVE-2021-36986 is a tampering vulnerability that allows unauthorized modification of the kernel.

Can CVE-2021-36986 lead to data breaches?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2021-36986 may allow attackers to escalate permissions and compromise sensitive data.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-36986

critical

9.8

28/10/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-36986

First published: Thu Oct 28 2021(Updated: )

There is a vulnerability of tampering with the kernel in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may escalate permissions.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei Emui	=10.1.1
Huawei Emui	=11.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui	=3.1.1
Huawei Magic Ui	=4.0.0

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Reference Links

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/7/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36986?
CVE-2021-36986 has a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36986?
To fix CVE-2021-36986, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest available software version.
Which Huawei software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36986?
CVE-2021-36986 affects Huawei EMUI 10.1.1 and 11.0.0, as well as Huawei Magic UI 3.1.1 and 4.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-36986?
CVE-2021-36986 is a tampering vulnerability that allows unauthorized modification of the kernel.
Can CVE-2021-36986 lead to data breaches?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2021-36986 may allow attackers to escalate permissions and compromise sensitive data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36986?
CVE-2021-36986 has a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36986?
To fix CVE-2021-36986, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest available software version.
Which Huawei software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36986?
CVE-2021-36986 affects Huawei EMUI 10.1.1 and 11.0.0, as well as Huawei Magic UI 3.1.1 and 4.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-36986?
CVE-2021-36986 is a tampering vulnerability that allows unauthorized modification of the kernel.
Can CVE-2021-36986 lead to data breaches?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2021-36986 may allow attackers to escalate permissions and compromise sensitive data.