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.

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.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40016?

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

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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CVE-2021-40016

medium

6.5

11/7/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-40016

First published: Mon Jul 11 2022(Updated: )

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

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
EMUI 5.0	=10.1.0
EMUI 5.0	=10.1.1
EMUI 5.0	=11.0.0
EMUI 5.0	=12.0.0
Magic UI	=3.1.0
Magic UI	=3.1.1
Magic UI	=4.0.0

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Reference Links

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/7/

Frequently Asked Questions

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