PT-2013-4556
CVE-2013-3666
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Published
2013-05-29
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Updated
2013-05-31
Description by
CVSS 2.0
7.2
HighMetricsAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
LG Optimus G E973
Description
The issue allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This can be achieved by entering USB Debugging mode, using Android Debug Bridge (adb) to establish a USB connection, dialing
3845#*973#, modifying the WLAN Test Wi-Fi Ping Test/User Command tcpdump command string, and pressing the CANCEL button.Recommendations
For LG Optimus G E973, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the USB Debugging mode to minimize the risk of exploitation. Restrict physical access to the device to prevent attackers from establishing a USB connection. Avoid using the
tcpdump command in the WLAN Test Wi-Fi Ping Test/User Command until the issue is resolved. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾