Vulnerability identifier: #VU46091

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9082

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the system has a logic judging error under certain scenario. An attacker with physical access can gain certain information from certain apps locked by Applock

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Mate 20: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200826-16-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.