Advisory Published
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CVE-2019-20783

First published: Fri Apr 17 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 (North America CDMA) software. The LTE protocol implementation allows a bypass of AKA (Authentication and Key Agreement). The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180014 (February 2019).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1
Google Android=7.2
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20783?

    CVE-2019-20783 is categorized with a high severity level due to its potential impact on the security of LG mobile devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20783?

    To fix CVE-2019-20783, users should update their LG mobile devices to the latest firmware provided by LG that mitigates this vulnerability.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20783?

    CVE-2019-20783 affects LG mobile devices running Android OS versions 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 specifically in the North America CDMA region.

  • What does CVE-2019-20783 exploit?

    CVE-2019-20783 exploits a vulnerability in the LTE protocol implementation that allows an unauthorized bypass of the Authentication and Key Agreement (AKA) process.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2019-20783?

    If exploited, CVE-2019-20783 can lead to unauthorized access and compromise user data on affected LG mobile devices.

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