CVE-2018-14982: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2018
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Updated

Certain LG devices based on Android 6.0 through 8.1 have incorrect access control in the GNSS application. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180004.

Affected Software

21 affected components
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=6.0.1
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1
Google Android=7.2
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
LG G5
LG G6
LG G6\+
LG Q6
LG Q8
LG V10
LG V20
LG V30
LG V30\+
LG V30s Thinq
LG X Cam
LG X300
LG X400
LG X500

Event History

Aug 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this LG vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-14982.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14982?

The severity of CVE-2018-14982 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-14982?

Certain LG devices based on Android 6.0 through 8.1 are affected.

4

What is the LG ID of this vulnerability?

The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180004.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability on my LG device?

To fix the vulnerability, LG has provided security updates. Please refer to LG's security updates website for more information: https://lgsecurity.lge.com/security_updates.html.

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