CVE-2020-9080: High severity huawei mate 20 pro vulnerability
There is an improper privilege management vulnerability in Huawei smart phone product. A local, authenticated attacker could craft a specific input to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may lead to local privilege escalation. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2020-05272)
This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9080.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9080?
CVE-2020-9080 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9080?
To remediate CVE-2020-9080, users should update their Huawei smartphone firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-9080?
CVE-2020-9080 affects specific versions of Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Nova 5i firmware with improper privilege management.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2020-9080?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-9080 could gain elevated privileges on an affected Huawei smartphone.
Is CVE-2020-9080 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2020-9080 is a local vulnerability, requiring authentication to exploit.