CVE-2020-9260 : What You Need to Know

HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.123(C432E22R2P5) and versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P8) have an information disclosure vulnerability related to insecure WI-FI configurations.

Understanding CVE-2020-9260

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro smartphones.

What is CVE-2020-9260?

The vulnerability arises from insecure default WI-FI configurations, allowing attackers to exploit the WI-FI function to disclose sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9260

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and disclosure of sensitive data stored on the affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9260

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in HUAWEI P30 and P30 Pro smartphones allows attackers to craft a malicious WI-FI hotspot to exploit the insecure default WI-FI configurations and gain access to sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: HUAWEI P30; HUAWEI P30 Pro
Versions Affected:
Versions earlier than 10.1.0.123(C432E22R2P5)
Versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P8)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious WI-FI hotspot, leveraging the insecure default WI-FI settings to access and disclose sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-9260, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the affected devices to versions 10.1.0.123(C432E22R2P5) or later.
Avoid connecting to unknown WI-FI networks.
Regularly monitor for suspicious activities on the device.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong WI-FI security protocols.
Educate users on WI-FI security best practices.

Patching and Updates

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