CVE-2020-9113 Memory corruption in HUAWEI Mate 20
An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Bluetooth module after pairing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-9113?
CVE-2020-9113 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in HUAWEI Mate 20, published on 19 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
HUAWEI Mate 20 versions earlier than 10.0.0.188(C00E74R3P8) have a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Bluetooth module. Due to insufficient input validation, an unauthenticated attacker may craft Bluetooth messages after successful paring, causing buffer overflow. Successful exploit may cause code execution.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9113?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Huawei Mate 20 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9113?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-9113 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9113 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HUAWEI Mate 20
- CVE-2019-5225 Memory corruption in P30, Mate 20, P30 Pro
- CVE-2020-1796 Missing authorization in HUAWEI Mate 20;HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro
- CVE-2020-1787 Auth bypass in HUAWEI Mate 20
- CVE-2020-1840 Auth bypass in HUAWEI Mate 20
- CVE-2018-7956 Huawei VIP App is a mobile app for Malaysia customers that purchased P20 Series, Nova 3/3i and Mate 20.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2wjr-vfmw-3fw7.