CVE-2020-36601

Name: CVE-2020-36601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-16T18:15:11.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36601 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the kernel modules. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause a panic reboot.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the kernel modules. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause a panic reboot.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Emui	10.1.0
Huawei	Magic Ui	3.1.0

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/9/Vendor Advisory
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/9/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36601?

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the kernel modules. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause a panic reboot.

How severe is CVE-2020-36601?

CVE-2020-36601 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36601?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-36601?

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Source: NVD / NIST