What is the severity of CVE-2020-1817?

CVE-2020-1817 has a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1817?

To fix CVE-2020-1817, update Huawei PC Manager to version 10.0.1.36 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-1817?

Users of Huawei PC Manager versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 are affected by CVE-2020-1817.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1817?

CVE-2020-1817 is identified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can CVE-2020-1817 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-1817 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-1817

high

7.8

30/4/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-1817

First published: Thu Apr 30 2020(Updated: )

Huawei PCManager with versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Due to improper permission management of specific files, local attackers with low permissions can inject commands to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit may cause privilege escalation.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei PC Manager (Overseas)	<10.0.1.36

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Reference Links

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200429-01-pcmanager-en

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1817?
CVE-2020-1817 has a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1817?
To fix CVE-2020-1817, update Huawei PC Manager to version 10.0.1.36 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-1817?
Users of Huawei PC Manager versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 are affected by CVE-2020-1817.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1817?
CVE-2020-1817 is identified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-1817 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1817 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1817?
CVE-2020-1817 has a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1817?
To fix CVE-2020-1817, update Huawei PC Manager to version 10.0.1.36 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-1817?
Users of Huawei PC Manager versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 are affected by CVE-2020-1817.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1817?
CVE-2020-1817 is identified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-1817 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1817 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.