CVE-2011-4702 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can read or modify contact lists in the Nimbuzz Android app by using a crafted application due to improper data protection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-4702?
CVE-2011-4702 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Nimbuzz (com.nimbuzz) application 2.0.8 and 2.0.10 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers to read or modify a contact list via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4702?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nimbuzz Nimbuzz.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4702?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2011-4702 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4702 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6cf-cf47-9mrq.