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CVE-2020-1844

7.8 · HIGH

PCManager with versions earlier than 10.0.5.51 have a privilege escalation vulnerability in Huawei PCManager products.

Published Feb 28, 2020EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2020-1844 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 28, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

PCManager with versions earlier than 10.0.5.51 have a privilege escalation vulnerability in Huawei PCManager products. An authenticated, local attacker can perform specific operation to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to obtain a higher privilege.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1844?

CVE-2020-1844 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 28, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-1844?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-1844?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-1844?

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