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CVE-2014-6602

6.6 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Asha OS on the Microsoft Mobile Nokia Asha 501 phone 14.0.4 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism, and read or modify contact information or…

Published Sep 22, 2014microsoftCWE-264EPSS 2.19%

Overview

CVE-2014-6602 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft nokia_asha_501_software. It was published on September 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Asha OS on the Microsoft Mobile Nokia Asha 501 phone 14.0.4 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism, and read or modify contact information or dial arbitrary telephone numbers, by tapping the SOS Option and then tapping the Green Call Option.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update nokia_asha_501_software 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6602?

CVE-2014-6602 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft nokia_asha_501_software. It was published on September 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-6602?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2014-6602?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update nokia_asha_501_software 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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