CVE-2021-40019: Critical severity emui 5.0 vulnerability
Out-of-bounds heap read vulnerability in the HWKEYMASTER module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause out-of-bounds access.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40019?
CVE-2021-40019 has been classified with a severity level that indicates a significant risk due to potential out-of-bounds heap reads.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40019?
To fix CVE-2021-40019, users should update their affected Huawei Emui or Magic UI software to the latest patched version provided by Huawei.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2021-40019?
CVE-2021-40019 affects Huawei Emui versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 12.0.0 and Huawei Magic UI versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1.
What can happen if CVE-2021-40019 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2021-40019 may allow an attacker to perform out-of-bounds access, which can lead to data leaks or application crashes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-40019?
Currently, applying the security updates released by Huawei is the recommended approach as there are no confirmed workarounds for CVE-2021-40019.