Vulnerability identifier: #VU27913

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-2020-9073

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei P20
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software insufficiently validate the user's identity when an user wants to do certain operation. An attacker with physical access can bypass the limit of student mode function.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei P20: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200513-01-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.