CVE-2020-25058

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software

published August 31, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple misconfiguration in LG mobile devices could open a door to unauthorized changes! Think of it like a hotel where the front desk staff doesn't check IDs before giving guests room keys—anyone could waltz in and cause mayhem! If an attacker were to exploit this misconfiguration, they could manipulate network settings without any restrictions, which could lead to data exposure or service disruptions. While there's no known exploitation of this vulnerability yet, the potential for unauthorized access makes it a concern worth addressing!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where the front desk staff doesn't check IDs before giving guests room keys—anyone could waltz in and cause mayhem! This issue arises from the network_management service on LG mobile devices not properly enforcing restrictions on configuration changes, allowing unauthorized modifications.

What to do

If an attacker were to exploit this misconfiguration, they could manipulate network settings without any restrictions, which could lead to data exposure or service disruptions. While there's no known exploitation of this vulnerability yet, the potential for unauthorized access makes it a concern worth addressing! To mitigate this risk, LG users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest software version released by LG. Regularly check for security patches and enable security settings to limit access to sensitive configurations. You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00443 · 37.4th percentile
Published
2020-08-31T20:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 AUG 20:45Z
    An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software
    cvelistv5