CVE-2018-14981 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

This CVE involves a security flaw found in certain LG devices running on Android versions 6.0 to 8.1, specifically related to insufficient access control for the SystemUI application intents.

Understanding CVE-2018-14981

This vulnerability was made public on August 17, 2018.

What is CVE-2018-14981?

The flaw in certain LG devices allows for incorrect access control for SystemUI application intents, identified as LVE-SMP-180005.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14981

The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access or perform unauthorized actions on affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14981

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in LG devices running Android 6.0 to 8.1 allows insufficient access control for the SystemUI application intents.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Android 6.0 to 8.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to manipulate SystemUI application intents on the affected LG devices.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against and addressing the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor LG's security updates and patches for this specific vulnerability.
Implement additional security measures on the affected devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update LG devices to the latest firmware versions.
Employ security best practices to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.
Consider implementing network-level security measures.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from LG and apply patches promptly to address this vulnerability.