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CVE-2012-5179

2.1 · LOW

The Boat Browser application before 4.2 and Boat Browser Mini application before 3.9 for Android do not properly implement the WebView class, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information…

Published Dec 26, 2012boatmobCWE-264EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2012-5179 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting boatmob boat_browser. It was published on December 26, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Boat Browser application before 4.2 and Boat Browser Mini application before 3.9 for Android do not properly implement the WebView class, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from boatmob. Update boat_browser 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
boatmobboat_browser0Affected
boatmobboat_browser_mini0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5179?

CVE-2012-5179 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting boatmob boat_browser. It was published on December 26, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-5179?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5179?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from boatmob. Update boat_browser 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.

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