CVE-2018-12446: Low severity dropbox vulnerability
DISPUTED An issue was discovered in the com.dropbox.android application 98.2.2 for Android. The Passcode feature allows authentication bypass via runtime manipulation that forces a certain method's return value to true. In other words, an attacker could authenticate with an arbitrary passcode. NOTE: the vendor indicates that this is not an attack of interest within the context of their threat model, which excludes Android devices on which rooting has occurred.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-12446.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is com.dropbox.android version 98.2.2 for Android.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12446?
The severity of CVE-2018-12446 is low with a score of 3.6.
How does the vulnerability in com.dropbox.android authentication bypass work?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication using runtime manipulation to force a certain method's return value to true.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-12446?
There is currently no fix available for CVE-2018-12446. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the application when a fix becomes available.