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Posted on 19 April 2011
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TITLE:
Skype for Android Insecure File Permissions Weakness
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA44223
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RELEASE DATE:
2011-04-19
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DESCRIPTION:
Justin Case has reported a weakness in Skype for Android, which can
be exploited by malicious people to gain access to sensitive
information.
The weakness is caused due to the application setting insecure
permissions for files, which contain cached profile information and
instant messages and can be exploited to disclose or manipulate
stored information.
Successful exploitation may require tricking a user into installing a
malicious application.
SOLUTION:
Do not install applications from untrusted sources.
PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Justin Case
ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
Skype:
http://blogs.skype.com/security/2011/04/privacy_vulnerability_in_skype.html
Justin Case:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/04/14/exclusive-vulnerability-in-skype-for-android-is-exposing-your-name-phone-number-chat-logs-and-a-lot-more/
OTHER REFERENCES:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/
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EXPLOIT:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/
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