Vulnerability Description
The Samsung and HTC onTouchEvent method implementation for Android on the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide, HTC Merge, Sprint EVO Shift 4G, HTC ChaCha, AT&T Status, HTC Desire Z, T-Mobile G2, T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide, and Samsung Galaxy S stores touch coordinates in the dmesg buffer, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, as demonstrated by PIN numbers, telephone numbers, and text messages.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Att | Status | - |
| Htc | Chacha | - |
| Htc | Desire | - |
| Htc | Merge | - |
| Samsung | Galaxy S | - |
| Sprint | Evo Shift 4G | - |
| T-Mobile | G2 | - |
| T-Mobile | Mytouch 3G Slide | - |
| T-Mobile | Mytouch 4G Slide | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.htc.com/www/help/app-security-fix/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251635US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8R5LD6
- http://www.htc.com/www/help/app-security-fix/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251635US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8R5LD6
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2980?
CVE-2012-2980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Samsung and HTC onTouchEvent method implementation for Android on the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide, HTC Merge, Sprint EVO Shift 4G, HTC ChaCha, AT&T Status, HTC Desire Z, T-Mobile G2, T-Mobile myTouc...
How severe is CVE-2012-2980?
CVE-2012-2980 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2980?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Att Status, Htc Chacha, Htc Desire, Htc Merge, Samsung Galaxy S.