CVE-2019-18624 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass file type restrictions in Opera Mini for Android using RTLO characters to disguise malicious APK files as text files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-18624?
CVE-2019-18624 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Opera Mini for Android allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on .apk file download/installation via an RTLO (aka Right to Left Override) approach, as demonstrated by misinterpretation of malicious%E2%80%AEtxt.apk as maliciouskpa.txt. This affects 44.1.2254.142553, 44.1.2254.142659, and 44.1.2254.143214.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18624?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Mini.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18624?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18624 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-18624 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18624 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm93-639c-r743.