Vulnerability identifier: #VU23411

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5250

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not properly restrict certain operation of certain privilege. An attacker with physical access to the device can trick the victim to install a malicious application before the user turns on student mode function and bypass the limit of student mode function.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191204-02-smartphone-en

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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