JVN#02895867
Sleipnir Mobile for Android loads arbitrary Extension API
Overview
Sleipnir Mobile for Android contains an issue that may allow a specially crafted web page to load an arbitrary Extension API.
Products Affected
- Sleipnir Mobile for Android 2.8.0 and earlier
- Sleipnir Mobile for Android Black Edition 2.8.0 and earlier
Description
Sleipnir Mobile for Android has an Extension mechanism to customize browser functions, and this Extension function makes calls to an Extension API.
Sleipnir Mobile for Android contains an issue that may allow a specially crafted web page to load an arbitrary Extension API.
Impact
If a user accesses a malicious URL, an attacker may cause an unintended file download, or obtain information of the HTTP response body for a site that has been logged into using Sleipnir Mobile for Android.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2013.04.12
| 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 | expertise and/or luck required (guessing correctly in medium-sized space, kernel expertise) |
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Credit
Keita Haga of keitahaga.com 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-2013-2304 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2013-000033 |