CVE-2020-9149: Medium severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2021
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Updated

An application error verification vulnerability exists in a component interface of Huawei Smartphone. Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to modify and delete user SMS messages.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Huawei Emui=10.0.0
Huawei Emui=10.1.0
Huawei Emui=10.1.1
Huawei Emui=11.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.1
Huawei Magic Ui=4.0.0

Event History

Apr 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9149?

CVE-2020-9149 has a medium severity level, indicating potential impact on user data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9149?

To address CVE-2020-9149, ensure that your Huawei device is updated to the latest security patch provided by Huawei.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-9149?

CVE-2020-9149 affects Huawei devices running EMUI versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 11.0.0 and Magic UI versions 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 4.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-9149?

CVE-2020-9149 is categorized as an application error verification vulnerability.

5

Can local attackers exploit CVE-2020-9149?

Yes, local attackers can exploit CVE-2020-9149 to modify and delete user SMS messages.

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