CVE-2019-20778
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20778 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0 software. The Backup subsystem does not properly restrict operations or validate their input. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0 software. The Backup subsystem does not properly restrict operations or validate their input. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190004 (June 2019).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.0 | |
| Android | 7.1 | |
| Android | 7.2 | |
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| 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-2019-20778?
An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0 software. The Backup subsystem does not properly restrict operations or validate their input. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190004 (June 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20778?
CVE-2019-20778 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20778?
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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