CVE-2013-4710 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Java methods or cause device reboots via crafted web pages exploiting Android WebView implementation flaws.

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-2013-4710?

CVE-2013-4710 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Google Android, published on 3 Mar 2014. 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

Android 3.0 through 4.1.x on Disney Mobile, eAccess, KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, SoftBank, and other devices does not properly implement the WebView class, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary methods of Java objects or cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted web page, as demonstrated by use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4710?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4710?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4710 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2013-4710 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-4710 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-99c2-83v2-365x.

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