CVE-2018-12446:An issue was discovered in the com.dropbox.android application 98.2.2 for Android, allowing authentication bypass via runtime manipulation in the Passcode feature.

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An issue was identified in the com.dropbox.android application version 98.2.2 for Android, where the Passcode feature is vulnerable to authentication bypass through runtime manipulation. This vulnerability enables an attacker to authenticate using an arbitrary passcode by forcing a specific method's return value to true. It is important to note that the vendor has stated that this attack is not within the scope of their threat model, specifically excluding Android devices that have been rooted.

Overview

This vulnerability in the com.dropbox.android application version 98.2.2 for Android allows attackers to bypass authentication by manipulating the runtime behavior of the Passcode feature, granting unauthorized access using an arbitrary passcode. The vendor has indicated that this issue is not considered a significant threat within their threat model, which does not cover rooted Android devices.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users of the com.dropbox.android application version 98.2.2 for Android should consider the following remediation steps:

  1. Update to the latest version of the application, if available, as the vendor may have addressed this issue in subsequent releases.
  2. Avoid using the Passcode feature for authentication until a fix is provided by the vendor.
  3. Follow best practices for mobile device security, such as avoiding rooting Android devices to reduce the attack surface.

References

  1. CVE-2018-12446: CVE Details
  2. Vendor Statement: Vendor Statement

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