(Mobile Pwn2Own) Amazon App Store Search String Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
April 29th, 2015
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject scripts on Amazon Fire Phone. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the search string variable. Starting the string with a closing script tag allows the attacker to insert HTML code. An attacker can chain this vulnerability with other vulnerabilities to install malicious applications.
Additional Details
There was not an advisory posted and no patch required, the issue was fixed server side.
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-11-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-04-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
MWR Labs
