CVE-2020-13840

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 (MTK chipsets)

published June 4, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A pesky buffer overflow could take control of your LG phone! This vulnerability affects devices running Android OS 7.2 to 10 on MTK chipsets, so pay attention! 📱💥 Think of it like an overflowing cup of coffee; when it spills over the edge, it can cause a mess everywhere! In this case, the overflow in the command handler could let an attacker run malicious code on your device. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your LG device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or more serious harm. While it's not actively exploited right now, the potential for damage is definitely there!

Put simply

Think of it like an overflowing cup of coffee; when it spills over the edge, it can cause a mess everywhere! In this case, the overflow in the command handler could let an attacker run malicious code on your device. The vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow in the MTK AT command handler, which could be triggered by specially crafted commands, granting an attacker the ability to execute code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your LG device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or more serious harm. While it's not actively exploited right now, the potential for damage is definitely there! Make sure you're running the latest software update from LG to mitigate this risk. Check your device settings for updates or visit LG's support site. Keeping your OS up to date is key to staying secure! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your device updated to dodge potential threats like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00682 · 51.9th percentile
Published
2020-06-04T23:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 23:24Z
    An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 (MTK chipsets)
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