CVE-2020-9144
First published: Wed Jan 13 2021(Updated: )
There is a heap overflow vulnerability in some Huawei smartphone, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause heap overflows due to improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei EMUI | =9.1.0 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =9.1.1 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =10.0.0 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =10.1.0 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =10.1.1 | |
| Huawei EMUI | =11.0.0 | |
| Huawei Magic UI | =2.1.1 | |
| Huawei Magic UI | =3.0.0 | |
| Huawei Magic UI | =3.1.0 | |
| Huawei Magic UI | =3.1.1 | |
| Huawei Magic UI | =4.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9144?
CVE-2020-9144 is classified with a high severity due to its potential to cause heap overflow attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9144?
To fix CVE-2020-9144, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest firmware version available.
Which Huawei devices are affected by CVE-2020-9144?
CVE-2020-9144 affects various Huawei smartphones running specific versions of EMUI and Magic UI, including versions 9.1.0 to 11.0.0 and 2.1.1 to 4.0.0.
Can CVE-2020-9144 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-9144 can potentially be exploited remotely if the attacker can trigger the heap overflow through the affected software.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-9144?
Exploiting CVE-2020-9144 can lead to unauthorized access, data corruption, or crash of the affected Huawei devices.
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