Vulnerability identifier: #VU26215

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1794

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 attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the applock does not perform a sufficient authentication in certain scenarios. An attacker with physical access can bypass authentication process and gain certain data of the application which is locked.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Mate 20: All versions

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200318-02-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.