CWE
285 863
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9081

First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )

There is an improper authorization vulnerability in some Huawei smartphones. An attacker could perform a series of operation in specific mode to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass app lock. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-12144) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9081.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Huawei Mate 20 RS Firmware<10.1.0.160\(c00e160r3p8\)
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
All of
Huawei P30 Firmware<10.1.0.160\(c00e160r2p11\)
HUAWEI P30
All of
Huawei P30 Pro Firmware<10.1.0.160\(c00e160r2p8\)
Huawei P30 Pro Firmware
All of
Huawei Princeton-AL10D<10.1.0.160\(c00e160r2p11\)
Huawei Princeton-AL10D
All of
Huawei Yale-AL00A<10.1.0.160\(c00e160r8p12\)
Huawei Yale-AL00A
All of
Huawei Yale-AL50A<10.1.0.88\(c00e88r8p1\)
Huawei Jad-al50
All of
Huawei YaleP-AL10B<10.1.0.160\(c00e160r8p12\)
Huawei YaleP-AL10B
All of
Huawei Mate 20 RS Firmware<10.1.0.160\(c01e160r2p8\)
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
All of
Huawei P30 Pro Firmware<10.1.0.160\(c01e160r2p8\)
Huawei P30 Pro Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9081?

    CVE-2020-9081 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9081?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-9081, ensure that your Huawei smartphone firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Huawei.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-9081?

    CVE-2020-9081 affects certain Huawei smartphone models including Mate 20, P30, and P30 Pro running specific firmware versions.

  • What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2020-9081?

    Exploitation of CVE-2020-9081 allows attackers to potentially bypass app lock security features on affected Huawei devices.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2020-9081?

    While CVE-2020-9081 is a discovered vulnerability, there may not be a publicly known exploit currently being actively utilized.

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