CVE-2011-1717 Information disclosure in n/a
Local applications can read sensitive user data from unencrypted Skype databases due to weak file permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-1717?
CVE-2011-1717 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Skype for Android stores sensitive user data without encryption in sqlite3 databases that have weak permissions, which allows local applications to read user IDs, contacts, phone numbers, date of birth, instant message logs, and other private information.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skype Skype for Android.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1717 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-1717 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1717 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4c3q-2m57-7pxg.