CVE-2021-39989: Incorrect Type Cast

Published Jan 3, 2022
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Updated

The HwNearbyMain module has a Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor 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-2021-39989?

CVE-2021-39989 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39989?

To fix CVE-2021-39989, ensure that you update your HarmonyOS device to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-39989?

CVE-2021-39989 affects Huawei devices running HarmonyOS versions up to 2.0.

4

What could happen if CVE-2021-39989 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-39989 could lead to a process restart, impacting the normal operation of the affected device.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2021-39989?

CVE-2021-39989 can potentially be exploited by unauthorized actors seeking to access sensitive information.

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