CVE-2020-1833
CVE-2020-1833 is a low-severity vulnerability in Huawei Honor 9x Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Huawei Honor 9x Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Honor 9X smartphones with versions earlier than 9.1.1.172(C00E170R8P1) have an improper authentication vulnerability. A logic error occurs when handling clock function, an attacker should do a series of crafted operations quickly before the phone is unlocked, successful exploit could allow the attacker to access clock information without unlock the phone.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1833?
- Honor 9X smartphones with versions earlier than 9.1.1.172(C00E170R8P1) have an improper authentication vulnerability. A logic error occurs when handling clock function, an attacker should do a series of crafted operations quickly before the phone is unlocked, successful exploit could allow the attacker to access clock information without unlock the phone.
- How severe is CVE-2020-1833?
- CVE-2020-1833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-1833 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-1833?
- CVE-2020-1833 affects Huawei Honor 9x Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-1833?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-1833 published?
- CVE-2020-1833 was published on 2020-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:honor_9x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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