VDB-108709 · CVE-2015-1835 · BID 74866

Apache Cordova Android up to 3.7.1/4.0.1 intent URL input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Cordova Android up to 3.7.1/4.0.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component intent URL Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-1835. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Cordova Android up to 3.7.1/4.0.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component intent URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache Cordova Android before 3.7.2 and 4.x before 4.0.2, when an application does not set explicit values in config.xml, allows remote attackers to modify undefined secondary configuration variables (preferences) via a crafted intent: URL.

The bug was discovered 05/27/2015. The weakness was shared 10/27/2017 by Seven She with TrendMicro (Website). The advisory is shared at cordova.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-1835 since 02/17/2015. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 884 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 3.7.2 or 4.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 74866†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Cordova Android

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cordova Android 3.7.2/4.0.2

Timelineinfo

02/17/2015 🔍
05/27/2015 +99 days 🔍
05/27/2015 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2017 +884 days 🔍
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10/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/01/2019 +764 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: cordova.apache.org
Researcher: Seven She
Organization: TrendMicro
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-1835 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1835
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108709
SecurityFocus: 74866

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2017 10:30
Updated: 12/01/2019 13:29
Changes: 10/28/2017 10:30 (63), 12/01/2019 13:29 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:0A4:103

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