SB2020080409 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in ownCloud Android App
Published: August 4, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020080409
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists within the app lock feature such as the pincode/pattern due to creating a backup of the ownCloud Android app via adb provides access to the app preferences file. An authenticated attacker with physical access can change the values, restore the backup to the device and circumvent the lock.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.