Vulnerability identifier: #VU46765

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9084

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei Taurus-AN00B
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A local administrator can obtain a higher privilege and compromise the service.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Taurus-AN00B: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200916-01-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.