CVE-2021-40016: Medium severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2022
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Updated

Improper permission control vulnerability in the Bluetooth module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect confidentiality.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Huawei Emui=10.1.0
Huawei Emui=10.1.1
Huawei Emui=11.0.0
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.1
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-2021-40016?

CVE-2021-40016 has been classified as having a high severity level due to its potential impact on confidentiality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40016?

To fix CVE-2021-40016, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2021-40016?

CVE-2021-40016 affects Huawei EMUI versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 11.0.0, 12.0.0 and Magic UI versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 4.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40016?

CVE-2021-40016 is an improper permission control vulnerability found in the Bluetooth module.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-40016?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-40016 could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, thereby compromising confidentiality.

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