CVE-2014-8889

Description

Dropbox SDK for Android before 1.6.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted malware or via a drive-by download attack.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73035	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534843/100/1500/threaded	mailing list
https://securityintelligence.com/droppedin-remotely-exploitable-vulnerability-in-the-dropbox-sdk-for-android/	third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130767/Dropbox-SDK-For-Android-Remote-Exploitation.html	vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/61	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8889?: CVE-2014-8889 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8889?: To fix CVE-2014-8889, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-8889 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2014-8889 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Frequently Asked Questions