CVE-2021-26687 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass hostname verification in LG preloaded apps on Android, potentially enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
- 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-2021-26687?
CVE-2021-26687 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26687?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26687?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26687 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-26687 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26687 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2w55-f536-w4g7.