Vulnerability identifier: #VU49207

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9209

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei SMC2.0
Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to way the application stores files on the system. A local user can run a specially crafted program to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei SMC2.0: V600R006C00SPC700 - V600R019C10

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201230-01-pe-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.