Vulnerability identifier: #VU48389
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Huawei Mate 30
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
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 pass specially crafted data to the applicatoin, trigger heap-based buffer overflow 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 Mate 30: All versions
External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201111-01-smartphone-en
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.