What is the severity of CVE-2011-4697?

CVE-2011-4697 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive messaging data.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4697?

To fix CVE-2011-4697, upgrade the Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger to version 2.1.320 or later.

What versions of Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger are affected by CVE-2011-4697?

CVE-2011-4697 affects Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger versions prior to 2.1.320, including 1.0, 2.1.280, and 2.1.310.

Is Android OS affected by CVE-2011-4697?

No, the Android operating system itself is not directly affected by CVE-2011-4697, only the Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger app is impacted.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-4697

medium

6.4

CWE

200

25/1/2012

16/9/2024

CVE-2011-4697: Infoleak

Q: What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-4697?

CVE-2011-4697 can be exploited by remote attackers to read or modify messaging information from the application.

First published: Wed Jan 25 2012(Updated: )

The Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger (com.xiaomi.channel) application before 2.1.320 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers to read or modify messaging information via a crafted application.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger	<=2.1.310
Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger	=1.0
Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger	=2.1.280
Android

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Reference Links

http://www4.comp.polyu.edu.hk/~appsec/bugs/CVE-2011-4697-vulnerability-in-MiTalk.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4697?
CVE-2011-4697 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive messaging data.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4697?
To fix CVE-2011-4697, upgrade the Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger to version 2.1.320 or later.
What versions of Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger are affected by CVE-2011-4697?
CVE-2011-4697 affects Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger versions prior to 2.1.320, including 1.0, 2.1.280, and 2.1.310.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-4697?
CVE-2011-4697 can be exploited by remote attackers to read or modify messaging information from the application.
Is Android OS affected by CVE-2011-4697?
No, the Android operating system itself is not directly affected by CVE-2011-4697, only the Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger app is impacted.

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