#VU38914 Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2014-9951

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38914

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9951

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

In TrustZone in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy vulnerability could potentially exist.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98252
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.