CVE-2021-40016: Medium severity emui 5.0 vulnerability
Published Jul 11, 2022
·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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40016?
CVE-2021-40016 is an improper permission control vulnerability found in the Bluetooth module.
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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.