CVE-2019-20770
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20770 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 9.0 software. The HAL service has a buffer overflow that leads to arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 9.0 software. The HAL service has a buffer overflow that leads to arbitrary code execution. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190013 (September 2019).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 9.0 |
References
- https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory
- https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20770?
An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 9.0 software. The HAL service has a buffer overflow that leads to arbitrary code execution. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190013 (September 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20770?
CVE-2019-20770 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20770?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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