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).
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Improper authorization in Huawei Mate 20 student mode allows attackers to bypass restrictions.
Vulnerability
A vulnerability exists in Huawei Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8). The software does not properly restrict certain operations related to the student mode function. This improper authorization can be exploited if an attacker performs certain configuration before the user enables student mode. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker must perform certain configuration on the device before the user turns on student mode. The exact steps are not disclosed, but the attack likely requires physical access or prior compromise of the device. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to bypass the limitations of student mode, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted features or content. [1]
Mitigation
Huawei has released software update version 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8) to fix this vulnerability. Users should update to the latest version. [1]
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Affected products
2- HUAWEI/Mate 20description
Patches
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References
1- www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200722-02-smartphone-enmitrex_refsource_MISC
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