Local privilege escalation via mishandled kernel exceptions
Published Apr 17, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024
Improper exception handling in the MTK kernel on LG Android 8.0 through 10.0 devices allows local users to gain elevated privileges. The MTK kernel mishandles exceptions, but LG has not published the affected handler, triggering input, or incorrect operation. A local low-privileged context on an LG device with an MTK chipset is required; successful exploitation raises privileges within the device.
Summary
What happened
Improper exception handling in the MTK kernel on LG Android 8.0 through 10.0 devices allows local users to gain elevated privileges. The MTK kernel mishandles exceptions, but LG has not published the affected handler, triggering input, or incorrect operation. A local low-privileged context on an LG device with an MTK chipset is required; successful exploitation raises privileges within the device.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2020-11875
- Published
- Apr 17, 2020
- Updated
- Aug 4, 2024
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- CWE-755, T1404
- Attack vector
- local
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
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- Apr 17, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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