CVE-2020-9223

Name: CVE-2020-9223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-29T18:15:13.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9223 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a denial of service vulnerability in some Huawei smartphones. Due to the improper processing of received abnormal messages, remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (DoS) on the specific module.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a denial of service vulnerability in some Huawei smartphones. Due to the improper processing of received abnormal messages, remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (DoS) on the specific module.

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

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Honor 20 Pro Firmware	< 10.1.0.230\(c432e9r5p1\)
Huawei	Honor 20 Pro Firmware	< 10.1.0.231\(c10e3r3p2\)
Huawei	Honor 20 Pro Firmware	< 10.1.0.231\(c185e3r5p1\)
Huawei	Honor 20 Pro Firmware	< 10.1.0.231\(c636e3r3p1\)
Huawei	Princeton-Al10d Firmware	< 10.1.0.168\(c00e166r4p11\)
Huawei	Yale-L21a Firmware	< 10.1.0.230\(c432e9r5p1\)
Huawei	Yale-L21a Firmware	< 10.1.0.231\(c10e3r3p2\)
Huawei	Yale-L21a Firmware	< 10.1.0.231\(c185e2r2p1\)
Huawei	Yale-L21a Firmware	< 10.1.0.231\(c636e3r3p1\)
Huawei	Yale-L61a Firmware	< 10.1.0.225\(c432e3r1p2\)
Huawei	Yale-L61a Firmware	< 10.1.0.226\(c10e3r1p1\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201216-03-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201216-03-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9223?

How severe is CVE-2020-9223?

CVE-2020-9223 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9223?

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