CVE-2020-9209 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in SMC2.0 product. Some files in a directory of a module are located improperly. It does not apply the directory limitation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious file to launch privilege escalation. This can compromise normal service of affected products.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Smc2.0 Firmware	v600r006c00spc700
Huawei	Smc2.0	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201230-01-pe-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201230-01-pe-enVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-9209?

CVE-2020-9209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in SMC2.0 product. Some files in a directory of a module are located improperly. It does not apply the directory limitation. Attackers can exploit this vu...

How severe is CVE-2020-9209?

CVE-2020-9209 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9209?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Smc2.0 Firmware, Huawei Smc2.0.