Published:2012/08/02 Last Updated:2012/08/02
JVN#01598734
GoodReader vulnerable to cross-site scripting
Overview
GoodReader contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Products Affected
- GoodReader for iPad 3.16 and earlier
- GoodReader for iPhone / iPod Touch 3.15.1 and earlier
Description
GoodReader is a document reader for Apple mobile devices. GoodReader contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Impact
When GoodReader is used through a web browser, an arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| GoodiWare | GoodReader |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2012.08.02
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | some expertise and/or luck required (most buffer overflows, guessing correctly in small space, expertise in Windows function calls) |
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Credit
Keigo Yamazaki of LAC Co., Ltd. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2012-2648 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2012-000073 |