CVE-2021-40026: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 7, 2022
·Updated
There is a Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the AOD module in smartphones. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service integrity.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Huawei Harmonyos<2.0
Huawei Emui=11.0.0
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui=4.0.0
Event History
Jan 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40026?
CVE-2021-40026 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause service integrity issues.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-40026?
To mitigate CVE-2021-40026, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest software version available.
3
Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-40026?
CVE-2021-40026 affects Huawei devices running HarmonyOS up to version 2.0 and EMUI versions 11.0.0 and 12.0.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40026?
CVE-2021-40026 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability located in the AOD module of affected Huawei devices.
5
What can happen if CVE-2021-40026 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-40026 may compromise service integrity on the affected Huawei smartphone.