CVE-2020-9759: webOS TV Emulator privilege escalation vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2020
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Updated

A Vulnerability of LG Electronic web OS TV Emulator could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and overwrite certain files. This vulnerability is due to wrong environment setting. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability through crafted configuration files and executable files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LG WebOS

Event History

Mar 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9759?

CVE-2020-9759 is a vulnerability in the LG Electronic web OS TV Emulator that allows an attacker to escalate privileges and overwrite certain files.

2

How does CVE-2020-9759 occur?

CVE-2020-9759 occurs due to wrong environment settings in the LG Electronic web OS TV Emulator.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9759?

CVE-2020-9759 has a severity level of critical.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-9759?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-9759 by using crafted configuration files and executable files.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2020-9759?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-9759 at the following URLs: [https://blog.recurity-labs.com/2021-02-03/webOS_Pt1.html](https://blog.recurity-labs.com/2021-02-03/webOS_Pt1.html) and [https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00018.html](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00018.html).

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