7.2
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-1787

First published: Thu Jan 09 2020(Updated: )

HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones versions earlier than 9.1.0.139(C00E133R3P1) have an improper authentication vulnerability. The system has a logic error under certain scenario, successful exploit could allow the attacker who gains the privilege of guest user to access to the host user's desktop in an instant, without unlocking the screen lock of the host user.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei Mate 20 Firmware<9.1.0.139\(c00e133r3p1\)
HUAWEI Mate 20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-1787?

    CVE-2020-1787 is a vulnerability found in HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones versions earlier than 9.1.0.139(C00E133R3P1) that allows an attacker with guest user privileges to access the host user's desktop.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-1787?

    CVE-2020-1787 has a severity level of 6.6, which is considered high.

  • What is the affected software?

    HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones versions earlier than 9.1.0.139(C00E133R3P1) are affected by CVE-2020-1787.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-1787?

    An attacker with guest user privileges can exploit CVE-2020-1787 to gain access to the host user's desktop.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-1787?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-1787 is available in version 9.1.0.139(C00E133R3P1) of HUAWEI Mate 20 firmware.

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