What is the severity of CVE-2011-4698?

CVE-2011-4698 has a significant severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers access to sensitive SMS messages and call records.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4698?

To fix CVE-2011-4698, users should uninstall the Easy Filter application versions 1.1 and 1.2 to eliminate the vulnerability.

Which applications are affected by CVE-2011-4698?

CVE-2011-4698 affects the AndroidAppTools Easy Filter application versions 1.1 and 1.2.

What can attackers do if CVE-2011-4698 is exploited?

If CVE-2011-4698 is exploited, attackers can read or modify users' SMS messages and call records.

Is the Android operating system itself vulnerable in CVE-2011-4698?

No, the Android operating system is not vulnerable in CVE-2011-4698, the vulnerability lies in the Easy Filter application.

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CVE-2011-4698

medium

6.4

CWE

200

25/1/2012

16/9/2024

CVE-2011-4698: Infoleak

First published: Wed Jan 25 2012(Updated: )

The AndroidAppTools Easy Filter (com.phoneblocker.android) application 1.1 and 1.2 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers to read or modify SMS messages and call records via a crafted application.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AndroidAppTools Easy Filter	=1.1
AndroidAppTools Easy Filter	=1.2
Android Operating System

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Reference Links

http://www4.comp.polyu.edu.hk/~appsec/bugs/CVE-2011-4698-vulnerability-in-EasyFilter.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4698?
CVE-2011-4698 has a significant severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers access to sensitive SMS messages and call records.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4698?
To fix CVE-2011-4698, users should uninstall the Easy Filter application versions 1.1 and 1.2 to eliminate the vulnerability.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2011-4698?
CVE-2011-4698 affects the AndroidAppTools Easy Filter application versions 1.1 and 1.2.
What can attackers do if CVE-2011-4698 is exploited?
If CVE-2011-4698 is exploited, attackers can read or modify users' SMS messages and call records.
Is the Android operating system itself vulnerable in CVE-2011-4698?
No, the Android operating system is not vulnerable in CVE-2011-4698, the vulnerability lies in the Easy Filter application.

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