How severe is CVE-2021-36997?

CVE-2021-36997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-36997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36997?

CVE-2021-36997 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-36997 published?

CVE-2021-36997 was published on 2021-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36997

CVE-2021-36997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2021-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a Low memory error in Huawei Smartphone due to the unlimited size of images to be parsed.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the Gallery or Files app to exit unexpectedly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36997?: There is a Low memory error in Huawei Smartphone due to the unlimited size of images to be parsed.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the Gallery or Files app to exit unexpectedly.
How severe is CVE-2021-36997?: CVE-2021-36997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-36997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36997?: CVE-2021-36997 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36997 published?: CVE-2021-36997 was published on 2021-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/7/

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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