CVE-2021-39988: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 3, 2022
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Updated

The HwNearbyMain module has a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause a process to restart.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Huawei Harmonyos<2.0

Event History

Jan 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39988?

CVE-2021-39988 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for process restarts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39988?

To fix CVE-2021-39988, ensure that you update your HarmonyOS to the latest version beyond 2.0.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-39988 have on affected systems?

The exploitation of CVE-2021-39988 could lead to unexpected process restarts, impacting system stability.

4

Which versions of HarmonyOS are affected by CVE-2021-39988?

CVE-2021-39988 affects all versions of Huawei HarmonyOS up to, but not including, version 2.0.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-39988 before applying a fix?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2021-39988; the advised action is to apply the update as soon as possible.

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