CVE-2022-23727: High severity lg webos vulnerability
Published Jan 28, 2022
·Updated
There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some webOS TVs. Due to wrong setting environments, local attacker is able to perform specific operation to exploit this vulnerability. Exploitation may cause the attacker to obtain a higher privilege
Affected Software
1 affected component
LG WebOS>=3.0<=5.0
Event History
Jan 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:09 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this webOS TVs privilege escalation vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this webOS TVs privilege escalation vulnerability is CVE-2022-23727.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23727?
The severity of CVE-2022-23727 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
3
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-23727?
The affected software for CVE-2022-23727 is LG webOS versions 3.0 to 5.0.
4
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-23727?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2022-23727 by performing specific operations to escalate privileges.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-23727?
Yes, LG has released a fix for CVE-2022-23727. It is recommended to update the webOS TV software to the latest version.