#VU26213 Improper Authentication in Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro


Published: 2020-03-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26213

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-2020-1796

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei Mate 20
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in authorization process to certain user. An authenticated attacker with physical access can bypass authentication process and perform certain operation which the user are supposed not to do.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Mate 20: All versions

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: All versions


External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200318-05-smartphone-en


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.


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