Vulnerability in HTC Android Devices Allows Credential Exposure
CVE-2011-4872

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Key Information:

Vendor: Htc
Status: Glacier; Sensation Z710e; Evo 3d; Desire S
Vendor: CVE Published:; 5 February 2012

What is CVE-2011-4872?

HTC Android devices, including popular models like the Desire HD and EVO series, are vulnerable to an exploit where attackers can remotely access 802.1X Wi-Fi credentials and SSID. This occurs through a malicious application that leverages the android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE permission to improperly invoke the toString method on the WifiConfiguration class. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive network information.

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