CVE-2018-14982 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Incorrect access control in the LG GNSS application allows attackers to bypass security restrictions and potentially access sensitive location data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-14982?

CVE-2018-14982 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Certain LG devices based on Android 6.0 through 8.1 have incorrect access control in the GNSS application. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180004.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14982 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-14982 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14982 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2ffm-5c38-5jj6.