Google Android 4.3 :android:show_fragment intent extra privileges management
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 4.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component :android:show_fragment intent extra. The manipulation results in privileges management. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Google Android 4.3 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component :android:show_fragment intent extra. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.
The weakness was published 12/10/2013 by Roee Hay with IBM Security Systems - Application Security as Android Collapses Into Fragments as confirmed document (Packetstorm). The advisory is available at packetstormsecurity.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
Upgrading to version 4.4 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (100835†). Further details are available at seclists.org. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2
VulDB Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploiting
Class: Privileges managementCWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Upgrade: Android 4.4
Timeline
12/10/2013 🔍12/13/2013 🔍
03/23/2019 🔍
Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: Android Collapses Into Fragments
Researcher: Roee Hay
Organization: IBM Security Systems - Application Security
Status: Confirmed
Coordinated: 🔍
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11490
OSVDB: 100835
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entry
Created: 12/13/2013 09:48Updated: 03/23/2019 23:18
Changes: 12/13/2013 09:48 (47), 03/23/2019 23:18 (2)
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