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CVE-2011-3975

2.6 · LOW

A certain HTC update for Android 2.3.4 build GRJ22, when the Sense interface is used on the HTC EVO 3D, EVO 4G, ThunderBolt, and unspecified other devices, provides the HtcLoggers.apk application,…

Published Oct 3, 2011googleCWE-200EPSS 1.03%

Overview

CVE-2011-3975 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on October 3, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A certain HTC update for Android 2.3.4 build GRJ22, when the Sense interface is used on the HTC EVO 3D, EVO 4G, ThunderBolt, and unspecified other devices, provides the HtcLoggers.apk application, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain a list of telephone numbers from a log, and other sensitive information, by leveraging the android.permission.INTERNET application permission and establishing TCP sessions to 127.0.0.1 on port 65511 and a second port.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refnews.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20114556-94/Refwww.androidpolice.com/2011/10/01/massive-security-vulnerability-in-htc-android-devices-evo-3d-4g-thunderbolt-others-exposes-phone-numbers-gps-sms-emails-addresses-much-more/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/49916Refwww.thetechherald.com/article.php/201140/7676/HTC-looking-into-vulnerability-reportsRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70270Refnews.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20114556-94/Refwww.androidpolice.com/2011/10/01/massive-security-vulnerability-in-htc-android-devices-evo-3d-4g-thunderbolt-others-exposes-phone-numbers-gps-sms-emails-addresses-much-more/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/49916Refwww.thetechherald.com/article.php/201140/7676/HTC-looking-into-vulnerability-reportsRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70270

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3975?

CVE-2011-3975 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on October 3, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-3975?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-3975?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-3975?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-3975 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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