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CVE-2020-9072

6.7 · MEDIUM

Huawei OSD product with versions earlier than OSD_uwp_9.0.32.0 have a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Published Apr 27, 2020EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2020-9072 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 27, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Huawei OSD product with versions earlier than OSD_uwp_9.0.32.0 have a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can constructs a specific file path 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-2020-9072?

CVE-2020-9072 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 27, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-9072?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-9072?

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.

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