What is the severity of CVE-2021-37045?

CVE-2021-37045 has a high severity as it can lead to unintended device restarts and execution of kernel-mode code.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37045?

To fix CVE-2021-37045, users should ensure their Huawei device is updated to the latest software version provided by Huawei.

Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2021-37045?

CVE-2021-37045 affects Huawei devices running HarmonyOS up to version 2.0, EMUI 10.1.0, and Magic UI 3.1.0.

What happens if I am exploited by CVE-2021-37045?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-37045 may cause your device to restart unexpectedly and could allow unauthorized kernel-mode code execution.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-37045?

Yes, Huawei has released patches as part of their security updates to address CVE-2021-37045.

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CVE-2021-37045

critical

CWE

416

8/12/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-37045: Use After Free

First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )

There is an UAF vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the device to restart unexpectedly and the kernel-mode code to be executed.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei HarmonyOS	<2.0
Huawei EMUI	=10.1.0
Huawei Magic UI	=3.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37045?
CVE-2021-37045 has a high severity as it can lead to unintended device restarts and execution of kernel-mode code.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37045?
To fix CVE-2021-37045, users should ensure their Huawei device is updated to the latest software version provided by Huawei.
Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2021-37045?
CVE-2021-37045 affects Huawei devices running HarmonyOS up to version 2.0, EMUI 10.1.0, and Magic UI 3.1.0.
What happens if I am exploited by CVE-2021-37045?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-37045 may cause your device to restart unexpectedly and could allow unauthorized kernel-mode code execution.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-37045?
Yes, Huawei has released patches as part of their security updates to address CVE-2021-37045.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37045?
CVE-2021-37045 has a high severity as it can lead to unintended device restarts and execution of kernel-mode code.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37045?
To fix CVE-2021-37045, users should ensure their Huawei device is updated to the latest software version provided by Huawei.
Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2021-37045?
CVE-2021-37045 affects Huawei devices running HarmonyOS up to version 2.0, EMUI 10.1.0, and Magic UI 3.1.0.
What happens if I am exploited by CVE-2021-37045?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-37045 may cause your device to restart unexpectedly and could allow unauthorized kernel-mode code execution.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-37045?
Yes, Huawei has released patches as part of their security updates to address CVE-2021-37045.