CVE-2021-46890: Critical severity emui 5.0 vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2023
·Updated
Vulnerability of incomplete read and write permission verification in the GPU module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Huawei Emui=12.0.0
Huawei Harmonyos=2.0
Event History
Jul 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:52 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46890?
CVE-2021-46890 has a high severity due to its potential impact on service confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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How do I fix CVE-2021-46890?
To fix CVE-2021-46890, update the affected devices to the latest Huawei EMUI or HarmonyOS versions provided in the security bulletins.
3
Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-46890?
CVE-2021-46890 affects Huawei devices running EMUI 12.0.0 and HarmonyOS 2.0.
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What does CVE-2021-46890 exploit?
CVE-2021-46890 exploits incomplete read and write permission verification in the GPU module.
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Is there a known workaround for CVE-2021-46890?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-46890; the recommended action is to apply software updates.