Release Date: January 17, 2019
CVE Vulnerability Identifier(s): CVE-2018-18334
Platform: Android
CVSS 3.0 Scores: 7.5
Severity Ratings: High
Summary
Trend Micro has released an updated build of the Trend Micro Dr. Safety – Antivirus, Booster, App Lock, Cleaner app on Android which resolves a vulnerability in the app's Private Browser that, if exploited, could allow an remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy (SOP) and obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code.
Affected versions
| Product | Affected Versions | Platform | Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Safety | Versions below 3.0.1478 | Android | English |
Solution
Trend Micro has addressed this vulnerability in the following version which can be downloaded from Google Play:
| Product | Updated Version | Platform | Language(s) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Safety | 3.0.1478 | Android | English | Available Now |
This is the minimum version(s) of the patch and/or build required to address the issue. Trend Micro highly encourages customers to obtain the latest version of the product if there is a newer one available than the one listed in this bulletin.
Vulnerability Details:
The updated build of Trend Micro Dr. Safety for Android resolves a vulnerability in the Private Browser of the app that could allow an remote attacker to bypass the Same Origin Policy (SOP) and obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code.
Trend Micro has received no reports nor is aware of any actual attacks against the affected products related to this vulnerability at this time.
Mitigating Factors
Exploiting these types of vulnerabilities may require that an attacker has access (physical or remote) to a vulnerable machine.
Even though an exploit may require several specific conditions to be met, Trend Micro strongly encourages customers to upgrade to the latest build as soon as possible.
Acknowledgement
Trend Micro would like to thank the following individuals and/or organizations for responsibly disclosing these issues and working with Trend Micro to help protect our customers:
- Dhiraj Mishra
