Vulnerability Description
Apache Cordova 3.3.0 and earlier and Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions of an event-based bridge via a crafted library clone that leverages IFRAME script execution and waits a certain amount of time for an OnJsPrompt handler return value as an alternative to correct synchronization.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cordova | <= 3.3.0 |
| Adobe | Phonegap | <= 2.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/9
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124954/apachecordovaphonegap-bypass.txt
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Jan/96Patch
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ndss14nofrak.pdfExploit
- http://www.internetsociety.org/ndss2014/programme#session3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/9
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124954/apachecordovaphonegap-bypass.txt
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Jan/96Patch
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ndss14nofrak.pdfExploit
- http://www.internetsociety.org/ndss2014/programme#session3
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1881?
CVE-2014-1881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apache Cordova 3.3.0 and earlier and Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions of an event-based bridge via a crafted library clone that l...
How severe is CVE-2014-1881?
CVE-2014-1881 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1881?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cordova, Adobe Phonegap.