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BlackBerry 10 OS / PlayBook OS Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 12 Sep 2013 10:13 Release Date: 12 Sep 2013 3363 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Mobile & Apps

TYPE: Mobile & Apps

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in BlackBerry 10 OS and PlayBook OS, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose certain sensitive information, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), bypass certain security restrictions, and compromise a vulnerable device.

 

The vulnerabilities are caused due to a bundled vulnerable version of WebKit browser engine, Adobe Flash Player and libexif.


Impact

  • Denial of Service
  • Remote Code Execution
  • Security Restriction Bypass
  • Information Disclosure

System / Technologies affected

  • BlackBerry 10 OS versions prior to 10.1.0.1720
  • BlackBerry Z10 running BlackBerry 10 OS versions prior to 10.1.0.1392 and 10.0.10.261 except versions 10.0.9.2709 and 10.0.9.2743
  • BlackBerry PlayBook OS versions prior to 2.1.0.1526, 2.1.0.1753

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

  • Update to BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.1.0.1392.
  • Update to BlackBerry PlayBook OS version 2.1.0.1753.

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