First published: Mon Apr 22 2013(Updated: )
The avast! Mobile Security application before 2.0.4400 for Android allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted application that sends an intent to com.avast.android.mobilesecurity.app.scanner.DeleteFileActivity with zero arguments.
Credit: cret@cert.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Avast Mobile Security | <=2.0.4304 |
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CVE-2013-0122 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through application crashes.
To fix CVE-2013-0122, update the Avast Mobile Security application to version 2.0.4400 or later.
CVE-2013-0122 affects users of Avast Mobile Security for Android prior to version 2.0.4400.
CVE-2013-0122 involves an attack that can cause denial of service through a crafted intent sent to a specific activity.
As of the latest updates, CVE-2013-0122 may not be actively exploited, but it is recommended to apply updates to mitigate potential risks.