Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the doSendObjectInfo method in frameworks/av/media/mtp/MtpServer.cpp in Android 4.4.4 allows physically proximate attackers with a direct connection to the target Android device to upload files outside of the sdcard via a .. (dot dot) in a name parameter of an MTP request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131509/Android-4.4-MTP-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/50Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535294/100/1100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74210Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131509/Android-4.4-MTP-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/50Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535294/100/1100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74210Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7954?
CVE-2014-7954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the doSendObjectInfo method in frameworks/av/media/mtp/MtpServer.cpp in Android 4.4.4 allows physically proximate attackers with a direct connection to the target ...
How severe is CVE-2014-7954?
CVE-2014-7954 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-2014-7954?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.