CVE-2019-8372

Name: CVE-2019-8372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-18T15:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LHA.sys driver before 1.1.1811.2101 in LG Device Manager exposes functionality that allows low-privileged users to read and write arbitrary physical memory via specially crafted IOCTL requests and elevate system privileges. This occurs because the device object has an associated symbolic link and an open DACL.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LHA.sys driver before 1.1.1811.2101 in LG Device Manager exposes functionality that allows low-privileged users to read and write arbitrary physical memory via specially crafted IOCTL requests and elevate system privileges. This occurs because the device object has an associated symbolic link and an open DACL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lg	Lha.Sys	< 1.1.1811.2101

References

http://www.jackson-t.ca/lg-driver-lpe.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/security_updates.htmlVendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/Jackson_T/status/1097353402034475009Third Party Advisory
http://www.jackson-t.ca/lg-driver-lpe.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/security_updates.htmlVendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/Jackson_T/status/1097353402034475009Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8372?

How severe is CVE-2019-8372?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-8372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8372?

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Source: NVD / NIST