CVE-2021-26689

Name: CVE-2021-26689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-04T06:15:14.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26689 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10 software. The USB laf gadget has a use-after-free. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10 software. The USB laf gadget has a use-after-free. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200031 (February 2021).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26689?

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10 software. The USB laf gadget has a use-after-free. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200031 (February 2021).

How severe is CVE-2021-26689?

CVE-2021-26689 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26689?

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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Source: NVD / NIST