CVE-2019-5308 Missing authorization in Mate 20 RS
Attackers can bypass authorization in ADB mode to switch to a third-party desktop on Huawei Mate 20 RS devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-5308?
CVE-2019-5308 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Mate 20 RS, published on 29 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mate 20 RS smartphones with versions earlier than 9.1.0.135(C786E133R3P1) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain operation in ADB mode, successful exploit could allow the attacker to switch to third desktop after a series of operation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5308?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Huawei Mate 20 Rs Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5308?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5308 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-5308 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5308 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rx2-8574-5qv6.