CVE-2021-37084 Other in HarmonyOS

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can invoke unauthorized Smart Assistant functions via text messages due to improper input validation in Huawei HarmonyOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-37084?

CVE-2021-37084 is a critical vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos, published on 7 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to malicious invoking other functions of the Smart Assistant through text messages.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37084?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Harmonyos.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37084?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37084 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-37084 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37084 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Harmonyos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq3c-5748-pf79.