How severe is CVE-2019-20779?

CVE-2019-20779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20779?

CVE-2019-20779 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20779?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-20779 published?

CVE-2019-20779 was published on 2020-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20779

CVE-2019-20779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2020-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0 software. A TrustZone trusted application can crash via crafted input. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190003 (May 2019).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20779?: An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0 software. A TrustZone trusted application can crash via crafted input. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190003 (May 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20779?: CVE-2019-20779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20779?: CVE-2019-20779 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-20779 published?: CVE-2019-20779 was published on 2020-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lgsecurity.lge.com/

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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