CVE-2012-5179 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can obtain sensitive information from Boat Browser users via a crafted application due to improper WebView implementation.
- 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-2012-5179?
CVE-2012-5179 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 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 Boat Browser application before 4.2 and Boat Browser Mini application before 3.9 for Android do not properly implement the WebView class, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5179?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Boatmob Boat Browser, Boatmob Boat Browser Mini.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-5179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hc79-6665-vr5h.