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 (MTK chipsets) software. Interaction of GPS with 911 emergency calls is mishandled. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180012 (January 2019).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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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CVE-2019-20784 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its impact on emergency call functionality.
To fix CVE-2019-20784, apply the latest software updates provided by LG for affected Android devices.
CVE-2019-20784 affects LG mobile devices running Android OS versions 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1, specifically with MTK chipsets.
The risks associated with CVE-2019-20784 include potential failure to connect to emergency services during critical situations.
CVE-2019-20784 was disclosed in January 2019, under LG ID LVE-SMP-180012.