7.5
CWE
909
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39966

First published: Mon Jan 03 2022(Updated: )

There is an Uninitialized AOD driver structure in Smartphones.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=10.0.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.0
Huawei EMUI=11.0.0
Huawei HarmonyOS<2.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.0.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.0
Huawei Magic UI=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-39966?

    CVE-2021-39966 has a high severity rating due to the potential impact on service confidentiality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39966?

    To remediate CVE-2021-39966, ensure that your device is updated to the latest security patch provided by Huawei.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-39966?

    CVE-2021-39966 affects certain Huawei devices running EMUI versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 11.0.0, as well as HarmonyOS and Magic UI versions 3.0.0, 3.1.0, and 4.0.0.

  • What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-39966?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-39966 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromising service confidentiality.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-39966?

    Currently, the recommended action is to update your device to the latest software version, as there are no known effective workarounds.

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