#WebOSVulnerabilities

Got an unpatched LG ‘smart’ television? It could be watching you back

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April 9, 2024 at 02:09PM Multiple bugs in LG’s WebOS on smart TVs permit attackers to gain root access and control the device. Bitdefender Labs identified four vulnerabilities, affecting WebOS versions 4-7, with CVSS ratings of up to 9.1. These flaws enable account creation and command execution, a PIN/prompt bypass, and manipulation of the music-lyrics … Read more

Over 90,000 LG Smart TVs may be exposed to remote attacks

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April 9, 2024 at 11:37AM Bitdefender researchers discovered four critical vulnerabilities in LG WebOS used in smart TVs, allowing unauthorized access and control. Exploiting these flaws, attackers can bypass authorization, gain root access, execute arbitrary commands, and create arbitrary accounts using a PIN. LG took five months to release security updates, emphasizing the importance of … Read more