CVE-2020-9140
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.29%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9140 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a vulnerability with buffer access with incorrect length value in some Huawei Smartphone.Unauthorized users may trigger code execution when a buffer overflow occurs.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a vulnerability with buffer access with incorrect length value in some Huawei Smartphone.Unauthorized users may trigger code execution when a buffer overflow occurs.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Emui | 9.1.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 9.1.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 10.0.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 10.1.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 10.1.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 2.1.1 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.0.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.0 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 3.1.1 |
| Huawei | Magic Ui | 4.0.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2020/12/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2020/12/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9140?
There is a vulnerability with buffer access with incorrect length value in some Huawei Smartphone.Unauthorized users may trigger code execution when a buffer overflow occurs.
How severe is CVE-2020-9140?
CVE-2020-9140 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9140?
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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