Potential Code Execution Risk in Grandstream Wave for Android
CVE-2016-1520

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Grandstream

Status
Wave
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 April 2017

What is CVE-2016-1520?

The Grandstream Wave app for Android, specifically version 1.0.1.26 and earlier, is susceptible to vulnerabilities due to the lack of HTTPS for update information retrieval. This oversight allows potential attackers to exploit the update process, leading to arbitrary code execution through crafted applications. Users of the app are advised to be cautious and consider updating to more secure versions.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136291/Grandstream-W...
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https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CVE-20...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537821/100/0/threaded
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-1520 : Potential Code Execution Risk in Grandstream Wave for Android