Vulnerability Description
dexdump in Android SDK before 2.3 does not properly perform structural verification, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dexdump crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed APK or dex file that calls a method using more arguments than the number of register that have been declared for that method.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android Sdk | <= 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/dalvik.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4b0750e8df91
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Mar/329
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/dalvik.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4b0750e8df91
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Mar/329
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1001?
CVE-2011-1001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). dexdump in Android SDK before 2.3 does not properly perform structural verification, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dexdump crash) and possibly execute arbit...
How severe is CVE-2011-1001?
CVE-2011-1001 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-2011-1001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android Sdk.