CVE-2021-37121 Privilege escalation in EMUI;Magic UI
A configuration defect in Huawei EMUI allows attackers to elevate MEID permissions, potentially compromising device integrity.
- 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-2021-37121?
CVE-2021-37121 is a critical vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 3 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There is a Configuration defects in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may elevate the MEID (IMEI) permission.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37121?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Magic Ui.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37121?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-37121 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37121 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Emui
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5rx-4969-hh6c.