CVE-2013-3692: Medium severity blackberry os vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2013
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Updated

BlackBerry 10 OS before 10.0.10.648 on BlackBerry Z10 smartphones uses weak permissions for a BlackBerry Protect object, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a user's BlackBerry Protect password-reset request and a user's installation of a crafted application.

Affected Software

5 affected components
BlackBerry BlackBerry OS<=10.0.10.261
BlackBerry BlackBerry OS=10.0
BlackBerry BlackBerry OS=10.0.10
BlackBerry BlackBerry OS=10.0.10.85
BlackBerry Z10

Event History

Jul 13, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3692?

CVE-2013-3692 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3692?

To mitigate CVE-2013-3692, update your BlackBerry Z10 to the latest version of BlackBerry 10 OS.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-3692?

CVE-2013-3692 primarily affects BlackBerry 10 OS devices, specifically the BlackBerry Z10 running versions prior to 10.0.10.648.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-3692 allow?

CVE-2013-3692 allows physical attackers to bypass access restrictions by exploiting a user's BlackBerry Protect password-reset request.

5

Is user data at risk due to CVE-2013-3692?

Yes, CVE-2013-3692 poses a risk to user data as attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the device.

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