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Improper Authentication

CVE-2012-3884

Medium
5/10

Summary

AirDroid 1.0.4 beta implements authentication through direct transmission of a password hash over HTTP, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by sniffing the local wireless network and then replaying the authentication data.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • NONE

CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Improper (or broken) authentication attacks are widespread, and have accounted for many of the worst data breaches in recent years. Improper authentication attacks are a class of vulnerabilities where an attacker impersonates a legitimate user by exploiting weaknesses in either session management or credential management to gain access to the user’s account. This can result in disclosure of sensitive information, and can lead to system compromise, theft, identity theft, and fraud.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published