Vulnerability identifier: #VU45977

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9080

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Mate 20 Pro (UD)
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 10.1.0.135

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (UD): 10.1.0.135

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200819-01-smartphone-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.