Vulnerability Description
The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u0000javascript: sequence to the Android Browser application 4.2.1 or a third-party web browser.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android Browser | 4.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.rafayhackingarticles.net/2014/08/android-browser-same-origin-policy.hExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69548
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/webkit/+/1368e05e8875f00e8d25
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/webkit/+/7e4405a7a12750ee2732
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2014/09/15/major-android-
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95693
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8321185
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8325807
- http://www.rafayhackingarticles.net/2014/08/android-browser-same-origin-policy.hExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69548
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/webkit/+/1368e05e8875f00e8d25
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/webkit/+/7e4405a7a12750ee2732
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2014/09/15/major-android-
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95693
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8321185
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6041?
CVE-2014-6041 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u...
How severe is CVE-2014-6041?
CVE-2014-6041 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6041?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android Browser.