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Mate 20 Pro Firmware CVE-2020-1786

MEDIUM
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2020-01-09 psirt@huawei.com
Huawei Authentication Bypass Mate 20 Pro Firmware
4.6
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.6 MEDIUM
AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Jan 09, 2020 - 18:15 nvd
MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionNVD

HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro smartphones versions earlier than 10.0.0.175(C00E69R3P8) have an improper authentication vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently validate the name of apk file in a special condition which could allow an attacker to forge a crafted application as a normal one. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass digital balance function.

AnalysisAI

HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro smartphones versions earlier than 10.0.0.175(C00E69R3P8) have an improper authentication vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro smartphones versions earlier than 10.0.0.175(C00E69R3P8) have an improper authentication vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently validate the name of apk file in a special condition which could allow an attacker to forge a crafted application as a normal one. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass digital balance function. Affected products include: Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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