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CVE-2014-6041

UnknownEPSS 19.86%

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CVE-2014-6041 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u0000javascript: sequence to the Android Browser application 4.2.1 or a third-party web browser.. EPSS estimates a 19.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u0000javascript: sequence to the Android Browser application 4.2.1 or a third-party web browser.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.86%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid Browser4.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6041?
The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u0000javascript: sequence to the Android Browser application 4.2.1 or a third-party web browser.
How severe is CVE-2014-6041?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6041 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6041?
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Source: NVD / NIST