Vulnerability Description
Cross-application scripting vulnerability in the Browser URL loading functionality in Android 2.3.4 and 3.1 allows local applications to bypass the sandbox and execute arbitrary Javascript in arbitrary domains by (1) causing the MAX_TAB number of tabs to be opened, then loading a URI to the targeted domain into the current tab, or (2) making two startActivity function calls beginning with the targeted domain's URI followed by the malicious Javascript while the UI focus is still associated with the targeted domain.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 2.3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/cts.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7e48fb87d48d27e
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Browser.git%3B%20a=commi
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/packages/apps/Browser.git%3B%20a=commi
- http://blog.watchfire.com/files/advisory-android-browser.pdf
- http://blog.watchfire.com/wfblog/2011/08/android-browser-cross-application-scrip
- http://osvdb.org/74260
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Aug/9
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45457
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8335
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025881
- http://www.infsec.cs.uni-saarland.de/projects/android-vuln/
- http://www.infsec.cs.uni-saarland.de/projects/android-vuln/android_xss.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519146/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48954
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68937
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2357?
CVE-2011-2357 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-application scripting vulnerability in the Browser URL loading functionality in Android 2.3.4 and 3.1 allows local applications to bypass the sandbox and execute arbitrary Javascript in arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2011-2357?
CVE-2011-2357 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-2011-2357?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.