CVE-2020-9141: Critical severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2021

Updated

There is a improper privilege management vulnerability in some Huawei smartphone. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause information disclosure and malfunctions due to insufficient verification of data authenticity.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Huawei Emui=10.1.0

Huawei Emui=10.1.1

Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.0

Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.1

Event History

Jan 13, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:53 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:53 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9141?

CVE-2020-9141 is categorized with a medium severity due to its potential for information disclosure and malfunction of affected devices.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9141?

To mitigate CVE-2020-9141, update your Huawei device to the latest available firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of Huawei software are affected by CVE-2020-9141?

CVE-2020-9141 affects Huawei EMUI versions 10.1.0 and 10.1.1 and Magic UI versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1.

What can happen if CVE-2020-9141 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2020-9141 can lead to information disclosure and malfunctions in affected Huawei smartphones.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-9141?

Yes, Huawei has released patches in subsequent firmware updates to address CVE-2020-9141.