Google Android up to 4.3.1 Javascript Bridge SearchBoxImpl.java code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 4.3.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file android/webkit/SearchBoxImpl.java of the component Javascript Bridge. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2014-1939. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 4.3.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file android/webkit/SearchBoxImpl.java of the component Javascript Bridge. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

java/android/webkit/BrowserFrame.java in Android before 4.4 uses the addJavascriptInterface API in conjunction with creating an object of the SearchBoxImpl class, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by leveraging access to the searchBoxJavaBridge_ interface at certain Android API levels.

The weakness was disclosed 01/10/2014 by Joshua as CVE-2014-1939 searchBoxJavaBridge_ in Android Jelly Bean as not defined mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1939 since 02/10/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/13/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91030), SecurityFocus (BID 65473†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47644†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Status: Unproven

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: CVE-2014-1939 searchBoxJavaBridge_ in Android Jelly Bean
Researcher: Joshua
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1939 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1939
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12292
X-Force: 91030 - Google Android Jelly Bean searchBoxJavaBridge_ code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 65473 - Google Android Jelly Bean CVE-2014-1939 Unspecified Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 47644 - Google Android <4.4 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2014 15:12
Updated: 04/13/2025 00:26
Changes: 02/13/2014 15:12 (64), 06/15/2017 11:34 (4), 04/13/2025 00:26 (21)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:B0B:103

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