CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-7911

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The java.io.ObjectInputStream implementation in Android before version 5.0.0 does not verify that deserialization will result in an object that meets the requirements for serialization. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted finalize method for a serialized object in an ArrayMap Parcel within an intent sent to system_service.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a serious security threat to Android devices by allowing attackers to gain control over the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Android to version 5.0.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications that utilize object deserialization.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

luni/src/main/java/java/io/ObjectInputStream.java in the java.io.ObjectInputStream implementation in Android before 5.0.0 does not verify that deserialization will result in an object that met the requirements for serialization, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted finalize method for a serialized object in an ArrayMap Parcel within an intent sent to system_service, as demonstrated by the finalize method of android.os.BinderProxy, aka Bug 15874291.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS