CVE-2020-9142
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9142 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a heap base buffer overflow vulnerability in some Huawei smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause heap overflow and memory overwriting when the system incorrectly processes the update file.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a heap base buffer overflow vulnerability in some Huawei smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause heap overflow and memory overwriting when the system incorrectly processes the update file.
Metrics
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-2020-9142?
There is a heap base buffer overflow vulnerability in some Huawei smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause heap overflow and memory overwriting when the system incorrectly processes the update file.
How severe is CVE-2020-9142?
CVE-2020-9142 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9142?
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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