CVE-2017-4896: Low severity VMware Airwatch Agent Android vulnerability

Published May 10, 2017
·
Updated

Airwatch Inbox for Android contains a vulnerability that may allow a rooted device to decrypt the local data used by the application. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in an unauthorized disclosure of confidential data.

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware Airwatch Agent Android
VMware Airwatch Inbox Android

Event History

May 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4896?

CVE-2017-4896 has a moderate severity level due to the potential unauthorized disclosure of confidential data.

2

How does CVE-2017-4896 affect Airwatch Inbox and Airwatch Agent?

CVE-2017-4896 affects Airwatch Inbox and Airwatch Agent on rooted Android devices, allowing unauthorized access to local encrypted data.

3

What types of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2017-4896?

CVE-2017-4896 primarily affects rooted Android devices that use Airwatch Inbox or Airwatch Agent.

4

What data is at risk with CVE-2017-4896?

CVE-2017-4896 poses a risk of unauthorized disclosure of confidential data stored locally by the applications.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-4896?

A patch for CVE-2017-4896 has been recommended in updates to the affected VMware products.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203