CVE-2020-9098
CVE-2020-9098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Oceanstor 5310 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-763.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-763
- Affected product: Huawei Oceanstor 5310 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Huawei OceanStor 5310 product with version of V500R007C60SPC100 has an invalid pointer access vulnerability. The software system access an invalid pointer when attacker malformed packet. Due to the insufficient validation of some parameter, successful exploit could cause device reboot.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9098?
- Huawei OceanStor 5310 product with version of V500R007C60SPC100 has an invalid pointer access vulnerability. The software system access an invalid pointer when attacker malformed packet. Due to the insufficient validation of some parameter, successful exploit could cause device reboot.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9098?
- CVE-2020-9098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-9098 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9098?
- CVE-2020-9098 affects Huawei Oceanstor 5310 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9098?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-9098 published?
- CVE-2020-9098 was published on 2020-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200429-01-invalidpointer-en
- https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200429-01-invalidpointer-en
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:oceanstor_5310_firmware:v500r007c60spc100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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