Description
The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u0000javascript: sequence to the Android Browser application 4.2.1 or a third-party web browser.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
google
commercial·USaka google inc, google llc
android browserMobile App
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.rafayhackingarticles.net/2014/08/android-browser-same-origin-policy.html
rafayhackingarticles.net
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69548
securityfocus.com
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/webkit/+/1368e05e8875f00e8d2529fe6050d08b55ea4d87
android.googlesource.com
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