CVE-2021-26687 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10 software. In preloaded applications, the HostnameVerified default is mishandled. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200029 (February 2021).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

References

https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-26687?

CVE-2021-26687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10 software. In preloaded applications, the HostnameVerified default is mishandled. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200029 (Februar...

How severe is CVE-2021-26687?

CVE-2021-26687 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-2021-26687?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.