CVE-2016-6799

Description

Product: Apache Cordova Android 5.2.2 and earlier. The application calls methods of the Log class. Messages passed to these methods (Log.v(), Log.d(), Log.i(), Log.w(), and Log.e()) are stored in a series of circular buffers on the device. By default, a maximum of four 16 KB rotated logs are kept in addition to the current log. The logged data can be read using Logcat on the device. When using platforms prior to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the log data is not sandboxed per application; any application installed on the device has the capability to read data logged by other applications.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Cordova Android
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6799?
CVE-2016-6799 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6799?
To fix CVE-2016-6799, 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-2016-6799 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6799 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6799?
CVE-2016-6799 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Cordova Android.
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