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CVE-2014-8610

AndroidManifest.xml in Android before 5.0.0 does not require the SEND_SMS permis...

Low CVSS 3.3

Overview

AndroidManifest.xml in Android before 5.0.0 does not require the SEND_SMS permission for the SmsReceiver receiver, which allows attackers to send stored SMS messages, and consequently transmit arbitrary new draft SMS messages or trigger additional per-message charges from a network operator for old messages, via a crafted application that broadcasts an intent with the com.android.mms.transaction.MESSAGE_SENT action, aka Bug 17671795.

CWE: CWE-264 Published: 2014-12-15T18:59:19.037
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 3.3 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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