CVE-2008-5827 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Nokia 6131 NFC phones by exploiting automatic JAR installation via crafted NDEF tags.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-5827?

CVE-2008-5827 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Nokia 6131 Near Field Communication (NFC) phone with 05.12 firmware automatically installs software upon completing the download of a JAR file, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI record in an NDEF tag.

Weakness: CWE-16

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5827?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nokia 6131 Nfc.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5827?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5827 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-5827 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5827 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2hvh-29rf-rgx7.