In getAppLabel of ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java, there is a possible trick the user into forgetting a device due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness
The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 16.0 (including) | 16.0 (including) | |
| Android | 16.0-qpr2_beta_1 (including) | 16.0-qpr2_beta_1 (including) | |
| Android | 16.0-qpr2_beta_2 (including) | 16.0-qpr2_beta_2 (including) | |
| Android | 16.0-qpr2_beta_3 (including) | 16.0-qpr2_beta_3 (including) |
Extended Description
If an attacker can cause the UI to display erroneous data, or to otherwise convince the user to display information that appears to come from a trusted source, then the attacker could trick the user into performing the wrong action. This is often a component in phishing attacks, but other kinds of problems exist. For example, if the UI is used to monitor the security state of a system or network, then omitting or obscuring an important indicator could prevent the user from detecting and reacting to a security-critical event. UI misrepresentation can take many forms:
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/154.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/163.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/164.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/173.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/98.html