CVE-2014-8609

7.2 · HIGH

Published Dec 15, 2014 google CWE-264 EPSS 0.64% (48th pctl) AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-8609 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on December 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The addAccount method in src/com/android/settings/accounts/AddAccountSettings.java in the Settings application in Android before 5.0.0 does not properly create a PendingIntent, which allows attackers to use the SYSTEM uid for broadcasting an intent with arbitrary component, action, or category information via a third-party authenticator in a crafted application, aka Bug 17356824.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
google	android	0	Affected

References

Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/129281/Android-Settings-Pendingintent-Leak.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/81 Ref xteam.baidu.com/?p=158 Ref android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/f5d3e74ecc2b973941d8adbe40c6b23094b5abb7 Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/129281/Android-Settings-Pendingintent-Leak.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/81 Ref xteam.baidu.com/?p=158 Ref android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/f5d3e74ecc2b973941d8adbe40c6b23094b5abb7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8609?

CVE-2014-8609 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on December 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8609?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8609?

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