How severe is CVE-2024-36503?

CVE-2024-36503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36503 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36503?

CVE-2024-36503 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36503?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-36503 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36503 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36131.

When was CVE-2024-36503 published?

CVE-2024-36503 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36503

CVE-2024-36503 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36131
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory management vulnerability in the Gralloc module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36503?: Memory management vulnerability in the Gralloc module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.
How severe is CVE-2024-36503?: CVE-2024-36503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36503 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36503?: CVE-2024-36503 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36503?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-36503 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36503 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36131.
When was CVE-2024-36503 published?: CVE-2024-36503 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/6/

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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