Open Handset Alliance Android Screen Lock Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:37723

Info

Open Handset Alliance Android Screen Lock Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 37723
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 12 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 05 2010 10:52PM
Credit: The Assurer
Vulnerable: Open Handset Alliance Android 2.0.1
Open Handset Alliance Android 0
Motorola Droid 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Open Handset Alliance Android Screen Lock Security Bypass Vulnerability

Android from Open Handset Alliance is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because the screen lock may be bypassed.

Successful exploits can allow an attacker with physical access to a vulnerable phone to perform unauthorized actions or obtain sensitive information.

Android 2.0.1 running on the Motorola Droid phone is vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Open Handset Alliance Android Screen Lock Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers require physical access to an affected phone to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Open Handset Alliance Android Screen Lock Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Update is available to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

References

Open Handset Alliance Android Screen Lock Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

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