Android 'wipe' Feature Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:52568

Info

Android 'wipe' Feature Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 52568
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Mar 19 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Jan of the Hatforce Team
Vulnerable: Open Handset Alliance Android 2.3.6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Android 'wipe' Feature Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Android is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability.

This may result in a false sense of security if users wipe their phone data and expect this data to be completely erased from the device.

An attacker with physical access can exploit this issue to obtain potentially sensitive information. Information obtained may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Android 'wipe' Feature Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An attacker requires physical access to an affected device to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Android 'wipe' Feature Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Android 'wipe' Feature Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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