CVE-2020-9243 : Security Advisory and Response

HUAWEI Mate 30 with versions earlier than 10.1.0.150(C00E136R5P3) is vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to improper recursion depth limitation. Attackers can exploit this by tricking users into installing and running a malicious application, leading to a denial of service condition.

Understanding CVE-2020-9243

This CVE identifies a denial of service vulnerability in HUAWEI Mate 30 devices.

What is CVE-2020-9243?

CVE-2020-9243 is a vulnerability in HUAWEI Mate 30 devices where the system fails to restrict the depth of recursion, allowing attackers to execute a denial of service attack.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9243

The successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a denial of service condition on the affected device, disrupting normal operations.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9243

HUAWEI Mate 30 devices with versions earlier than 10.1.0.150(C00E136R5P3) are susceptible to this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Improper limitation of recursion depth in the system
Attackers can exploit by tricking users into installing and executing a malicious application

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HUAWEI Mate 30
Versions Affected: Earlier than 10.1.0.150(C00E136R5P3)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers trick users into installing and running a malicious application
Successful exploit leads to a denial of service condition

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2020-9243.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the device to version 10.1.0.150(C00E136R5P3) or later
Avoid installing applications from untrusted sources

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the device's software and firmware
Implement security best practices to prevent unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by HUAWEI to address this vulnerability