CVE-2023-29749: High severity yandex navigator vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2023
·Updated
An issue found in Yandex Navigator v.6.60 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause escalation of privilege attacks by manipulating the SharedPreference files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Yandex Navigator Android=6.60
Event History
Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29749?
CVE-2023-29749 has been rated with a high severity due to potential privilege escalation risks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-29749?
To fix CVE-2023-29749, update Yandex Navigator to the latest version provided by Yandex.
3
What is CVE-2023-29749?
CVE-2023-29749 is a vulnerability in Yandex Navigator v.6.60 for Android that allows unauthorized apps to escalate privileges by manipulating SharedPreference files.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2023-29749?
Users of Yandex Navigator version 6.60 on Android devices are affected by CVE-2023-29749.
5
What are SharedPreference files in the context of CVE-2023-29749?
SharedPreference files are used by Android applications to store private data, and in this context, they can be compromised to escalate privileges.