Vulnerability identifier: #VU46992

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9105

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and escalate privileges on the target device.

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-20200923-01-outofbound-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.