CVE-2021-40012: High severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2022
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Updated

Vulnerability of pointers being incorrectly used during data transmission in the video framework. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Huawei Emui=11.0.0
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.0
Huawei Magic Ui=4.0.0

Event History

Jul 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40012?

CVE-2021-40012 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality.

2

How can I fix CVE-2021-40012?

To remediate CVE-2021-40012, ensure that your software is updated to the latest version provided by Huawei.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40012?

CVE-2021-40012 affects Huawei EMUI 11.0.0, 12.0.0, HarmonyOS 2.0, and Magic UI 4.0.0.

4

What is the type of vulnerability for CVE-2021-40012?

CVE-2021-40012 is a pointer misuse vulnerability during data transmission in the video framework.

5

What could happen if CVE-2021-40012 is exploited?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2021-40012 may lead to unauthorized access to confidential information.

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