CVE-2020-9104 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

HUAWEI P30 smartphones with specific versions are vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to improper resource management and memory leaks.

Understanding CVE-2020-9104

HUAWEI P30 devices with certain software versions are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-9104?

The CVE-2020-9104 vulnerability affects HUAWEI P30 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.123(C431E22R2P5), 10.1.0.126(C10E7R5P1), and others. It allows attackers to trigger a device reset by exploiting memory leaks and resource mismanagement.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9104

The vulnerability can lead to a denial of service attack, causing the device to reset under specific conditions due to memory leaks and improper resource handling.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9104

HUAWEI P30 devices with specific software versions are at risk of a denial of service vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper resource management and memory leaks in certain features, enabling attackers to reset the device.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HUAWEI P30
Vulnerable Versions:
Versions earlier than 10.1.0.123(C431E22R2P5)
Versions earlier than 10.1.0.126(C10E7R5P1)
Versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C01E160R2P11)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the memory leaks and resource mismanagement to cause a denial of service, resulting in a device reset.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-9104 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the HUAWEI P30 device to a non-vulnerable version.
Monitor for any unusual device resets or performance issues.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the device software to the latest secure versions.
Implement security best practices to mitigate potential denial of service attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by HUAWEI to fix the vulnerability and enhance device security.