Vulnerability Description
The PackageManagerService class in services/java/com/android/server/PackageManagerService.java in Android 1.5 through 1.5 CRB42 does not properly check developer certificates during processing of sharedUserId requests at an application's installation time, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to access application data by creating a package that specifies a shared user ID with an arbitrary application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/frameworks/base.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5d6
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-006.htmlPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/22/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503770
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35090
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/frameworks/base.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5d6
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-006.htmlPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/22/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503770
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35090
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1754?
CVE-2009-1754 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The PackageManagerService class in services/java/com/android/server/PackageManagerService.java in Android 1.5 through 1.5 CRB42 does not properly check developer certificates during processing of shar...
How severe is CVE-2009-1754?
CVE-2009-1754 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1754?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.