Title: Mobclix Ad Library for Android com.mobclix.android.sdk.MobclixJavascriptInterface Location Change Remote Disclosure
Info
Disclosure
Mar 19, 2012
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Mobclix Ad Library for Android contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the com.mobclix.android.sdk.MobclixJavascriptInterface class is called once the application is installed and subsequently whenever the user moves to a different location. This will disclose a user's location to a third party advertiser.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Mobile Phone / Hand-held Device
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Solution:
Workaround
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Uncoordinated Disclosure
Solution
The presence of this software means the host system has been compromised through some other exploit/vulnerability. The only way to ensure the software, and any other malicious software (malware), is completely removed is to re-install the operating system.