VDB-289066 · CVE-2020-9250 · sa-20200729-01

Huawei Mate 20 Pro 9.1.0.135(C00E133R3P1)/10.0.0.175(C00E69R3P8) Software Package improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Huawei Mate 20 Pro. This affects an unknown function of the component Software Package Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-9250. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Huawei Mate 20 Pro and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Software Package Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

There is an insufficient authentication vulnerability in some Huawei smart phone. An unauthenticated, local attacker can crafts software package to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient verification, successful exploitation may impact the service. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-12302) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9250.

The advisory is available at huawei.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-9250 since 02/18/2020. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8) eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Huawei

Name

Mate 20 Pro

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.huawei.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 3.3
CNA Vector (huawei): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Mate 20 Pro 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8)

Timelineinfo

02/18/2020 🔍
12/20/2024 +1767 days 🔍
12/20/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/11/2025 +203 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: huawei.com

Advisory: sa-20200729-01
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9250 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9250
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289066

Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2024 07:55
Updated: 07/11/2025 16:53
Changes: 12/20/2024 07:55 (66), 02/16/2025 21:24 (3), 07/11/2025 16:53 (1)
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