CVE-2021-37040
First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )
There is a Parameter injection vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause privilege escalation of files after CIFS share mounting.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei HarmonyOS | <2.0 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =11.0.0 | |
| Huawei Magic UI | =4.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37040?
CVE-2021-37040 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37040?
To mitigate CVE-2021-37040, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest software versions provided by Huawei.
Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2021-37040?
CVE-2021-37040 affects Huawei devices running HarmonyOS up to version 2.0, EMUI version 11.0.0, and Magic UI version 4.0.0.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-37040?
CVE-2021-37040 can be exploited via parameter injection attacks that could lead to unauthorized file access.
Is there any public disclosure or information available regarding CVE-2021-37040?
Yes, CVE-2021-37040 has been documented in security bulletins released by Huawei for affected product versions.
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