CVE-2012-6335: Low severity avg antivirus for android vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2012
·Updated
The Anti-theft service in AVG AntiVirus for Android allows physically proximate attackers to provide arbitrary location data via a "commonly available simple GPS location spoofer."
Affected Software
1 affected component
AVG Avg Antivirus Android
Event History
Dec 31, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6335?
CVE-2012-6335 has a medium severity rating, as it allows attackers to manipulate location data.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6335?
To mitigate CVE-2012-6335, ensure that your AVG AntiVirus for Android app is updated to the latest version.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2012-6335?
Attackers can use GPS location spoofing to provide false location data to the AVG AntiVirus app.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-6335?
CVE-2012-6335 affects the AVG AntiVirus application on Android devices.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2012-6335?
The exploitation of CVE-2012-6335 could lead to misleading tracking and loss of device security.