First published: Fri Jan 27 2012(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in libsysutils in Android 2.2.x through 2.2.2 and 2.3.x through 2.3.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an application that calls the FrameworkListener::dispatchCommand method with the wrong number of arguments, as demonstrated by zergRush to trigger a use-after-free error.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Android | =2.2 | |
Android | =2.2-rev1 | |
Android | =2.2.1 | |
Android | =2.2.2 | |
Android | =2.3 | |
Android | =2.3-rev1 | |
Android | =2.3.1 | |
Android | =2.3.2 | |
Android | =2.3.3 | |
Android | =2.3.4 | |
Android | =2.3.5 | |
Android | =2.3.6 |
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CVE-2011-3874 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
The best fix for CVE-2011-3874 is to upgrade your Android version to a secure release that addresses this buffer overflow issue.
CVE-2011-3874 impacts Android versions 2.2.x to 2.3.6.
CVE-2011-3874 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through certain application commands.
CVE-2011-3874 typically requires user-assisted interaction to exploit, such as running a malicious application.