Vulnerability Description
Android Picasa in Android 3.0 and 2.x through 2.3.4 uses a cleartext HTTP session when transmitting the authToken obtained from ClientLogin, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges and access private pictures and web albums by sniffing the token from connections with picasaweb.google.com.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Gallery3D.git%3Ba=commit
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Gallery3D.git%3Ba=commit
- http://www.uni-ulm.de/en/in/mi/staff/koenings/catching-authtokens.html
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Gallery3D.git%3Ba=commit
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Gallery3D.git%3Ba=commit
- http://www.uni-ulm.de/en/in/mi/staff/koenings/catching-authtokens.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2344?
CVE-2011-2344 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Android Picasa in Android 3.0 and 2.x through 2.3.4 uses a cleartext HTTP session when transmitting the authToken obtained from ClientLogin, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges and access...
How severe is CVE-2011-2344?
CVE-2011-2344 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2344?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.