#VU46993 Buffer overflow in Huawei Hardware solutions


Published: 2020-09-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU46993

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-2020-9247

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei Honor 20 PRO
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Mate 20
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei Mate 20 X
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei P30
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Huawei P30 Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Hima-L29C
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Laya-AL00EP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Princeton-AL10B
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Huawei Tony-AL00B
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Yale-L61A
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Yale-TL00B
Hardware solutions / Firmware
YaleP-AL10B
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator can trick a victim to install a malicious application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Honor 20 PRO: All versions

Huawei Mate 20: All versions

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: All versions

Huawei Mate 20 X : All versions

Huawei P30: All versions

Huawei P30 Pro: All versions

Hima-L29C: All versions

Laya-AL00EP: All versions

Princeton-AL10B: All versions

Huawei Tony-AL00B: All versions

Yale-L61A: All versions

Yale-TL00B: All versions

YaleP-AL10B: All versions


External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200729-03-smartphone-en


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.


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