CVE-2020-9083

Name: CVE-2020-9083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-03T19:15:12.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9083 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. HUAWEI Mate 20 smart phones with Versions earlier than 10.1.0.163(C00E160R3P8) have a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability. The attacker can enter a large amount of text on the phone. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HUAWEI Mate 20 smart phones with Versions earlier than 10.1.0.163(C00E160R3P8) have a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability. The attacker can enter a large amount of text on the phone. Due to insufficient verification of the parameter, successful exploitation can impact the service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 20 Firmware	< 10.1.0.163\(c00e160r3p8\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200902-03-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200902-03-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9083?

How severe is CVE-2020-9083?

CVE-2020-9083 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9083?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST