CVE-2021-40006 Weak cryptography in EMUI
A design defect in the security algorithm component of Huawei EMUI and HarmonyOS allows attackers to compromise data confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40006?
CVE-2021-40006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos, published on 7 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability of design defects in the security algorithm component. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40006?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Huawei Harmonyos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40006 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-40006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40006 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Harmonyos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5j8-hcx4-456v.