CVE-2021-40064: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 7, 2022
·Updated
There is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in system components. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect system stability.
Affected Software
11 affected components
Huawei Emui=10.0.0
Huawei Emui=10.1.0
Huawei Emui=10.1.1
Huawei Emui=11.0.0
Huawei Emui=11.0.1
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.1
Huawei Magic Ui=4.0.0
Event History
Mar 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40064?
The severity of CVE-2021-40064 is considered high due to its potential impact on system stability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-40064?
To fix CVE-2021-40064, users should update their affected Huawei devices to the latest security patch released by Huawei.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-40064?
CVE-2021-40064 affects various versions of Huawei Emui, HarmonyOS, and Magic UI.
4
What is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2021-40064?
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, such as CVE-2021-40064, occurs when too much data is written to a buffer in memory, leading to potential system crashes or exploitation.
5
Can CVE-2021-40064 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-40064 may be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to compromise affected Huawei devices.