Vulnerability identifier: #VU24510

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1882

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei Ever-L29B
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Mate 20 RS
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Mate 20 X
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Honor Magic 2
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization of some function. An authenticated attacker with physical access to the device can bypass the authorization to perform some operations.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Ever-L29B: All versions

Huawei Mate 20 RS: All versions

Huawei Mate 20 X : All versions

Huawei Honor Magic 2: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200122-01-phone-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.