Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Android debug bridge (aka adb) in Android 4.0.4 allows physically proximate attackers with a direct connection to the target Android device to write to arbitrary files owned by system via a .. (dot dot) in the tar archive headers.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131510/ADB-Backup-Traversal-File-Overwrite.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/51ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74211Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7bc601d%5E%21/#F0
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36813/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131510/ADB-Backup-Traversal-File-Overwrite.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/51ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74211Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7bc601d%5E%21/#F0
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36813/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7951?
CVE-2014-7951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Android debug bridge (aka adb) in Android 4.0.4 allows physically proximate attackers with a direct connection to the target Android device to write to arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2014-7951?
CVE-2014-7951 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-7951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.