Vulnerability Description
data/WorkingMessage.java in the Mms application in Android before 2.2.2 and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 does not properly manage the draft cache, which allows remote attackers to read SMS messages intended for other recipients in opportunistic circumstances via a standard text messaging service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 2.2.1 |
References
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Mms.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Mms.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4
- http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9392#c1460
- http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9392#c1620
- http://phandroid.com/2011/01/21/android-2-3-2-update-pushing-to-nexus-s-phone-fi
- http://twitter.com/GalaxySsupport/statuses/28078194607263744
- http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/nexus-one-gets-tiny-update-to-android-2-2-2-p
- http://www.htcphones.net/nexus-one-update-to-android-2-2-2/
- http://www.samsunghub.com/2011/01/22/nexus-s-gets-android-2-3-2-fixes-sms-bug/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46105
- http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1939386/google-updates-nexus-android-22Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65125
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Mms.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Mms.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4
- http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=9392#c1460
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0680?
CVE-2011-0680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). data/WorkingMessage.java in the Mms application in Android before 2.2.2 and 2.3.x before 2.3.2 does not properly manage the draft cache, which allows remote attackers to read SMS messages intended for...
How severe is CVE-2011-0680?
CVE-2011-0680 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0680?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.