7.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40057: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 07 2022(Updated: )

There is a heap-based and stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the video framework. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=10.0.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.0.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40057?

    CVE-2021-40057 has a high severity rating due to its potential to exploit heap-based and stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • What are the affected software versions for CVE-2021-40057?

    CVE-2021-40057 affects Huawei Emui versions 10.0.0 and 10.1.0, as well as Huawei Magic UI versions 3.0.0 and 3.1.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40057?

    To fix CVE-2021-40057, ensure your device is updated with the latest security patches provided by Huawei.

  • What impact could CVE-2021-40057 have on my device?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-40057 could lead to service disruptions affecting the availability of your device.

  • Is my Huawei device vulnerable to CVE-2021-40057?

    If you are using Huawei Emui 10.0.0 or 10.1.0, or Huawei Magic UI 3.0.0 or 3.1.0, your device may be vulnerable to CVE-2021-40057.

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