Blackberry PlayBook Samba File Sharing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Mobile & Apps
A vulnerability has identified in Blackberry PlayBook. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
If Wi-Fi file sharing is enabled, a remote user on the wireless network can send specially crafted data to trigger a Samba flaw and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
When the target device is connected to a computer via USB, a local user on the computer can also exploit this flaw.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- BlackBerry PlayBook software version prior to 2.0.0.7971
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Update to version 2.0.0.7971
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