CVE-2021-27901

Name: CVE-2021-27901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-02T06:15:14.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 11 software. They mishandle fingerprint recognition because local high beam mode (LHBM) does not function properly during bright illumination. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 11 software. They mishandle fingerprint recognition because local high beam mode (LHBM) does not function properly during bright illumination. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-210001 (March 2021).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27901?

How severe is CVE-2021-27901?

CVE-2021-27901 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27901?

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