Google Android '/data/local.prop' File Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:60590

Info

Google Android '/data/local.prop' File Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 60590
Class: Unknown
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 13 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Jay Freeman and Bin4ry
Vulnerable: Google Google Glass XE4
Google Android 4.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Google Android '/data/local.prop' File Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Google Android is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges on affected devices.

Exploit / POC

Google Android '/data/local.prop' File Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit the issue.

Solution / Fix

Google Android '/data/local.prop' File Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

References

Google Android '/data/local.prop' File Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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