CVE-2010-4832: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published May 14, 2014
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Updated

Android OS before 2.2 does not display the correct SSL certificate in certain cases, which might allow remote attackers to spoof trusted web sites via a web page containing references to external sources in which (1) the certificate of the last loaded resource is checked, instead of for the main page, or (2) later certificates are not checked when the HTTPS connection is reused.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Google Android<=2.1
Google Android=1.0
Google Android=1.1
Google Android=1.5
Google Android=1.6
Google Android=2.0
Google Android=2.0.1

Event History

May 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4832?

CVE-2010-4832 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of SSL certificate spoofing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4832?

To mitigate CVE-2010-4832, upgrade your Android OS to version 2.2 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2010-4832?

CVE-2010-4832 can allow remote attackers to impersonate trusted websites, potentially compromising user data.

4

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2010-4832?

CVE-2010-4832 affects Android versions prior to 2.2, including versions 1.0 through 2.1.

5

Is CVE-2010-4832 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2010-4832 is primarily a client-side vulnerability affecting the way Android handles SSL certificates.

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