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CVE-2020-9251

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2020-9251 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P11) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain operation in certain scenario, the attacker should do certain configuration before the user turns on student mode function. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P11) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain operation in certain scenario, the attacker should do certain configuration before the user turns on student mode function. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the limit of student mode function. Affected product versions include: HUAWEI Mate 20 versions Versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
2.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HuaweiP30 Firmware< 10.1.0.160\(c00e160r3p8\)

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9251?
HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P11) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain operation in certain scenario, the attacker should do certain configuration before the user turns on student mode function. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the limit of student mode function. Affected product versions include: HUAWEI Mate 20 versions Versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8).
How severe is CVE-2020-9251?
CVE-2020-9251 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-2020-9251?
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