CVE-2021-22444

There is an Input Verification Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause code injection

published August 2, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky input verification issue in Huawei smartphones could let attackers pull off some crafty code injections! 🔥 Think of it like a diner serving a dish without checking the ingredients — a single bad item could spoil the whole meal. Here, malicious code can be injected without a proper verification check, potentially compromising the phone's functionality. If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control of the phone. The implications could be far-reaching, threatening user privacy and security!

Put simply

Think of it like a diner serving a dish without checking the ingredients — a single bad item could spoil the whole meal. Here, malicious code can be injected without a proper verification check, potentially compromising the phone's functionality. This input verification vulnerability allows code injection due to insufficient validation of user input, making it possible for attackers to execute their own code on the device.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the device, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control of the phone. The implications could be far-reaching, threatening user privacy and security! Huawei users should keep an eye out for any firmware updates. While there’s no known patch yet, regular updates will help close such loopholes once resolved. It's a good idea to stay cautious about installing untrusted apps as well! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00765 · 55.0th percentile
Published
2021-08-02T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 AUG 17:00Z
    There is an Input Verification Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause code injection
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