CVE-2012-6335: Low severity avg antivirus for android vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2012
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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
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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.

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