Vulnerability Description
KDDI +Message App, NTT DOCOMO +Message App, and SoftBank +Message App contain a vulnerability caused by improper handling of Unicode control characters. +Message App displays text unprocessed, even when control characters are contained, and the text is shown based on Unicode control character's specifications. Therefore, a crafted text may display misleading web links. As a result, a spoofed URL may be displayed and phishing attacks may be conducted. Affected products and versions are as follows: KDDI +Message App for Android prior to version 3.9.2 and +Message App for iOS prior to version 3.9.4, NTT DOCOMO +Message App for Android prior to version 54.49.0500 and +Message App for iOS prior to version 3.9.4, and SoftBank +Message App for Android prior to version 12.9.5 and +Message App for iOS prior to version 3.9.4
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Docomo | \+ Message | < 3.9.4 |
| Kddi | \+ Message | < 3.9.2 |
| Softbank | \+ Message | < 3.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN43561812/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.au.com/mobile/service/plus-message/information/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.docomo.ne.jp/service/plus_message/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/service/plus-message/Vendor Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN43561812/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.au.com/mobile/service/plus-message/information/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.docomo.ne.jp/service/plus_message/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.softbank.jp/mobile/service/plus-message/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-43543?
CVE-2022-43543 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). KDDI +Message App, NTT DOCOMO +Message App, and SoftBank +Message App contain a vulnerability caused by improper handling of Unicode control characters. +Message App displays text unprocessed, even wh...
How severe is CVE-2022-43543?
CVE-2022-43543 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-43543?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docomo \+ Message, Kddi \+ Message, Softbank \+ Message.