CVE-2021-40057: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 7, 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Huawei Emui=10.0.0

Huawei Emui=10.1.0

Huawei Magic Ui=3.0.0

Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.0

Event History

Mar 7, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:50 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:50 PM

DescriptionWeakness

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.