CVE-2020-9251

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).

2.4

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.03%

Vendor Advisory huawei.com

Affected: n/a HUAWEI Mate 20

References

Link	Tags
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200722-02-smartphone-en	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9251?: CVE-2020-9251 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9251?: To fix CVE-2020-9251, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-9251 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9251 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-9251?: CVE-2020-9251 affects n/a HUAWEI Mate 20.

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