CVE-2020-9117 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

HUAWEI nova 4 versions earlier than 10.0.0.165(C01E34R2P4) and SydneyM-AL00 versions earlier than 10.0.0.165(C00E66R1P5) are affected by an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to leak information or execute arbitrary code.

Understanding CVE-2020-9117

This CVE involves an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting specific versions of HUAWEI nova 4 and SydneyM-AL00.

What is CVE-2020-9117?

The vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious packets with specific parameters, exploiting insufficient validation to trigger information leakage or code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9117

The vulnerability poses a risk of information exposure and unauthorized code execution on affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9117

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CVE-2020-9117 is an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability in HUAWEI nova 4 and SydneyM-AL00 devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: HUAWEI nova 4; SydneyM-AL00
Vulnerable Versions:
Versions earlier than 10.0.0.165(C01E34R2P4)
Versions earlier than 10.0.0.165(C00E66R1P5)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with specific permissions can exploit the vulnerability by crafting malformed packets with specific parameters and sending them to the affected products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-9117 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation.
Restrict network access to vulnerable devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security updates.