CVE-2014-4968 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boatmob	Boat Browser	8.0

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34088/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34088/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-4968?

CVE-2014-4968 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site...

How severe is CVE-2014-4968?

CVE-2014-4968 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4968?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boatmob Boat Browser.