CVE-2020-1882 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An improper authorization vulnerability affecting Huawei mobile phones.

Understanding CVE-2020-1882

What is CVE-2020-1882?

Huawei mobile phones, including Ever-L29B, HUAWEI Mate 20 RS, HUAWEI Mate 20 X, and Honor Magic2, have versions with an improper authorization vulnerability.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1882

The improper authorization allows attackers to bypass security measures and perform unauthorized operations on the affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1882

Vulnerability Description

Attackers exploit an improper authorization flaw to bypass security checks and gain unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Huawei Ever-L29B versions earlier than 10.0.0.180(C185E6R3P3)
Huawei Ever-L29B versions earlier than 10.0.0.180(C432E6R1P7)
Huawei Ever-L29B versions earlier than 10.0.0.180(C636E5R2P3)
HUAWEI Mate 20 RS versions earlier than 10.0.0.175(C786E70R3P8)
HUAWEI Mate 20 X versions earlier than 10.0.0.176(C00E70R2P8)
Honor Magic2 versions earlier than 10.0.0.175(C00E59R2P11)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows malicious actors to exploit improper authorization to circumvent security controls and execute unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Huawei
Monitor device activity for suspicious behavior
Restrict access to critical functions on the devices

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access policies
Conduct regular security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security updates and firmware patches from Huawei.