CVE-2011-4863 Missing authorization in n/a
A remote attacker can read or modify SMS/MMS messages and contacts via a crafted application due to improper data protection in Tencent QQPimSecure.
- 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-2011-4863?
CVE-2011-4863 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jan 2012. 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 Tencent QQPimSecure (com.tencent.qqpimsecure) application 3.0.2 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers to read or modify SMS/MMS messages and a contact list via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4863?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tencent Qqpimsecure.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4863?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4863 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-2011-4863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g273-mxp7-87jr.