CVE-2020-9253

CVE-2020-9253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Lion-al00c Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

There is a stack overflow vulnerability in some Huawei smart phone. An attacker can craft specific packet to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient verification, this could be exploited to tamper with the information to affect the availability. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-11030) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9253.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9253?
There is a stack overflow vulnerability in some Huawei smart phone. An attacker can craft specific packet to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient verification, this could be exploited to tamper with the information to affect the availability. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-11030) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9253.
How severe is CVE-2020-9253?
CVE-2020-9253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-9253 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9253?
CVE-2020-9253 affects Huawei Lion-al00c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9253?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-9253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2020-9253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30082.
When was CVE-2020-9253 published?
CVE-2020-9253 was published on 2024-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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