LG Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Smart TVs

Security flaws discovered by Bitdefender could have allowed unauthorized remote access and control over LG's webOS-enabled TVs.

LG has patched four critical vulnerabilities in webOS, the operating system for its smart TVs, discovered by Bitdefender.
The flaws allowed attackers to bypass authorization, gain root access, and potentially spy on users or disrupt home networks.
Over 91,000 LG smart TVs worldwide were exposed to the internet, making them vulnerable to remote attacks.
The vulnerabilities affected multiple webOS versions and TV models, with LG issuing patches on March 22, 2024.
Users are urged to check their LG smart TVs for software updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.