CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-37022: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 23 2021(Updated: )

There is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause root permission which can be escalated.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei HarmonyOS=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-37022?

    CVE-2021-37022 is a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to grant root permissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-37022?

    To fix CVE-2021-37022, update your Huawei Smartphone to the latest version of HarmonyOS.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-37022?

    CVE-2021-37022 affects Huawei smartphones running HarmonyOS version 2.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-37022?

    CVE-2021-37022 is classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability.

  • What could happen if CVE-2021-37022 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-37022 could lead to unauthorized root access on the affected Huawei devices.

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