CVE-2021-36989

There is a Kernel crash vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may escalate permissions

published October 28, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A kernel crash in Huawei smartphones could allow unauthorized permission escalation with the right conditions! Think of it like a hotel with a security flaw: a guest could crash the front desk system and gain access to the staff-only areas without a keycard, just by exploiting a glitch! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate their privileges on the device, potentially gaining control over sensitive functions and data. Although no known exploits are reported yet, the implications could be concerning for Huawei smartphone users.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a security flaw: a guest could crash the front desk system and gain access to the staff-only areas without a keycard, just by exploiting a glitch! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the kernel that doesn't handle certain inputs correctly, allowing malicious actors to potentially gain higher-level permissions than intended.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate their privileges on the device, potentially gaining control over sensitive functions and data. Although no known exploits are reported yet, the implications could be concerning for Huawei smartphone users. While there's no patch currently available, Huawei users should stay vigilant for updates from the manufacturer and avoid suspicious downloads or applications that could trigger this vulnerability. Keeping your device's software up to date is crucial! You've got this! Stay proactive, and you'll keep your device secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00746 · 54.3th percentile
Published
2021-10-28T12:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 OCT 12:26Z
    There is a Kernel crash vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may escalate permissions
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