Out-of-bounds write in Huawei Mate 30



Published: 2021-01-18
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-9211
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Huawei Mate 30
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor Huawei

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU49565

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9211

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local administrator can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Mate 30: 10.1.0.126(C00E125R5P3)

External links

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20210106-01-smartphone-en


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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