Vulnerability identifier: #VU24326

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1840

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authentication. A local user with high privilege can trick a user to install a malicious application, execute a specific command, cause information leak and compromise the availability of the smart phones.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Mate 20: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200115-01-smartphone-en

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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.