CVE-2020-9125

Name: CVE-2020-9125
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-29T18:15:13.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9125 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an out-of-bound read vulnerability in huawei smartphone Mate 30 versions earlier than 10.1.0.156 (C00E155R7P2). An attacker with specific permission can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted packet with specific parameter to the target device. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an out-of-bound read vulnerability in huawei smartphone Mate 30 versions earlier than 10.1.0.156 (C00E155R7P2). An attacker with specific permission can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted packet with specific parameter to the target device. Due to insufficient validation of the parameter, successful exploit can cause the device to behave abnormally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 30 Firmware	< 10.1.0.156\(c00e155r7p2\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201216-01-taurus-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201216-01-taurus-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9125?

How severe is CVE-2020-9125?

CVE-2020-9125 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9125?

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