Vulnerability identifier: #VU32908

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9248

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FusionCompute
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected module does not verify some input correctly and authorizes files with incorrect access. A local administrator can launch privilege escalation attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FusionCompute: 8.0

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200729-01-fc-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.