Google Android WebView Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:62512

Info

Google Android WebView Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 62512
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-4710
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 16 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 21 2014 12:54AM
Credit: Neil Bergman
Vulnerable: Google Android 3.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Google Android WebView Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

Google Android is prone to a remote security-bypass vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions to perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Google Android WebView Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

The researcher who discovered this issue has created a proof-of-concept. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

Google Android WebView Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.

References

Google Android WebView Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

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