Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9148

First published: Thu Apr 01 2021(Updated: )

An application bypass mechanism vulnerability exists in a component interface of Huawei Smartphone. Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to delete user SMS messages.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=9.1.0
Huawei EMUI=10.0.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.1
Huawei EMUI=11.0.0
Magic UI=3.0.0
Magic UI=3.1.0
Magic UI=3.1.1
Magic UI=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9148?

    CVE-2020-9148 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9148?

    To fix CVE-2020-9148, users should update their Huawei Smartphone to the latest version of the EMUI or Magic UI software that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Huawei software are affected by CVE-2020-9148?

    CVE-2020-9148 affects Huawei EMUI versions 9.1.0 and 10.0.0 to 11.0.0, as well as Magic UI versions 3.0.0 to 4.0.0.

  • Can CVE-2020-9148 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2020-9148 requires local access to the device, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-9148 have on users?

    CVE-2020-9148 allows local attackers to delete user SMS messages on affected Huawei smartphones.

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