CVE-2026-41970

MEDIUM

Published May 15, 2026 Modified May 15, 2026 CWE-787

Description

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the distributed file system module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0002

Probability of exploitation

0.03%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

References

Other References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2026/5/ https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletinwearables/2026/5/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41970? +

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the distributed file system module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-41970? +

CVE-2026-41970 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0002, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-41970? +

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