Vulnerability Description
java/android/webkit/BrowserFrame.java in Android before 4.4 uses the addJavascriptInterface API in conjunction with creating an object of the SearchBoxImpl class, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by leveraging access to the searchBoxJavaBridge_ interface at certain Android API levels.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 4.3.1 | |
| Lenovo | Shareit | <= 3.5.88_ww |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.chromium.org/2013/11/introducing-chromium-powered-android.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/2
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_6421
- http://blog.chromium.org/2013/11/introducing-chromium-powered-android.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/2
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_6421
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1939?
CVE-2014-1939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). java/android/webkit/BrowserFrame.java in Android before 4.4 uses the addJavascriptInterface API in conjunction with creating an object of the SearchBoxImpl class, which allows attackers to execute arb...
How severe is CVE-2014-1939?
CVE-2014-1939 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-2014-1939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Lenovo Shareit.