CVE-2020-11873
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2020-11873 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. A stack-based buffer overflow in the logging tool could allow an attacker to gain privileges. 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 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. A stack-based buffer overflow in the logging tool could allow an attacker to gain privileges. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200005 (April 2020).
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 | 7.2 | |
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 | |
| Android | 10.0 |
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-2020-11873?
An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. A stack-based buffer overflow in the logging tool could allow an attacker to gain privileges. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200005 (April 2020).
How severe is CVE-2020-11873?
CVE-2020-11873 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-2020-11873?
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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