#VU45401 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2011-0680

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45401

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-0680

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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.

data/WorkingMessage.java in the Mms application in Android before 2.2.2 and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 does not properly manage the draft cache, which allows remote attackers to read SMS messages intended for other recipients in opportunistic circumstances via a standard text messaging service.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 1.5 - 1.6, 2.1 - 2.3

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External links
https://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Mms.git;a=commit;h=18d6b7e9d2e538fb3c0264332b96c02abf367267
https://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Mms.git;a=commit;h=4d26623ce82230e8e7009adb921c5edea370a9e0
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9392#c1460
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9392#c1620
https://phandroid.com/2011/01/21/android-2-3-2-update-pushing-to-nexus-s-phone-fixes-sms-bug/
https://twitter.com/GalaxySsupport/statuses/28078194607263744
https://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/nexus-one-gets-tiny-update-to-android-2-2-2-probably-fixes-sms/
https://www.htcphones.net/nexus-one-update-to-android-2-2-2/
https://www.samsunghub.com/2011/01/22/nexus-s-gets-android-2-3-2-fixes-sms-bug/
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46105
https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1939386/google-updates-nexus-android-222
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65125

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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.