Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. Arbitrary code execution can occur via the bootloader because of an EL1/EL3 coldboot vulnerability involving raw_resources. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200006 (May 2020).
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://douevenknow.us/post/619763074822520832/an-el1el3-coldboot-vulnerabilityExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-cold-boot-attack-affects-seven-years-of-lg-andPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
- https://douevenknow.us/post/619763074822520832/an-el1el3-coldboot-vulnerabilityExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-cold-boot-attack-affects-seven-years-of-lg-andPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12753?
CVE-2020-12753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. Arbitrary code execution can occur via the bootloader because of an EL1/EL3 coldboot vulnerability invol...
How severe is CVE-2020-12753?
CVE-2020-12753 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12753?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.