CVE-2020-9158 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-9158, a Missing Cryptographic Step vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone that could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on Samgr. Find out affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
A Missing Cryptographic Step vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) of Samgr.
Understanding CVE-2020-9158
What is CVE-2020-9158?
The CVE-2020-9158 vulnerability involves a Missing Cryptographic Step in Huawei Smartphone, potentially resulting in a DoS attack on Samgr.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9158
This vulnerability could be exploited to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) on the Samgr service.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9158
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability lies in a Missing Cryptographic Step within Huawei Smartphone.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: EMUI, Magic UI
- Versions: EMUI 11.0.0, 10.1.1, 10.1.0, 10.0.0, 9.1.1, 9.1.0, 8.2, 8.0, Magic UI 4.0.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.0, 3.0.0, 2.1.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on the Samgr service.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Huawei promptly.
- Monitor official Huawei channels for updates and advisories.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the software and firmware on Huawei devices.
- Implement strong security measures to protect against potential vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.