CVE-2021-27549: Medium severity genymotion desktop vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED Genymotion Desktop through 3.2.0 leaks the host's clipboard data to the Android application by default. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is intended behavior that can be changed through the Settings > Device screen.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Genymobile Genymotion Desktop<=3.2.0

Event History

Feb 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:37 PM
Description
Disputed
05:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27549?

CVE-2021-27549 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unintentional information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-27549?

To mitigate CVE-2021-27549, change the clipboard access settings in Genymotion Desktop under Settings > Device.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-27549 have on users?

CVE-2021-27549 can lead to unauthorized access to the host's clipboard data by Android applications running in Genymotion.

4

Which versions of Genymotion Desktop are affected by CVE-2021-27549?

CVE-2021-27549 affects all versions of Genymotion Desktop up to and including version 3.2.0.

5

Is the clipboard leak in CVE-2021-27549 intentional?

The clipboard behavior in CVE-2021-27549 is disputed as the vendor claims it is intended functionality that can be modified through settings.

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