CVE-2012-1482

Unspecified vulnerability in the TouchPal Contacts (com.cootek.smartdialer) application 3.3.1 and 4.0.1 for Android has unknown impact and attack vectors

published March 15, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability lurks in TouchPal Contacts 3.3.1 and 4.0.1 for Android — it’s like a secret door in a house that nobody knows about! 🔍 Picture a restaurant where the staff is unaware that a side door leads directly to the kitchen — unguarded and open for anyone to slip in unnoticed. This vulnerability poses similar risks, where the actual attack vectors are shrouded in mystery. While the severity is listed as unknown, the uncertainty itself could be quite alarming. An attacker could potentially exploit this hidden flaw to access sensitive contact information, compromising your privacy. Even though it’s not currently exploited, the unknown risks are a cause for concern!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where the staff is unaware that a side door leads directly to the kitchen — unguarded and open for anyone to slip in unnoticed. This vulnerability poses similar risks, where the actual attack vectors are shrouded in mystery. This vulnerability exists in the TouchPal Contacts app without a specified method of exploitation or impact, meaning the details about how it can be triggered remain undisclosed.

What to do

While the severity is listed as unknown, the uncertainty itself could be quite alarming. An attacker could potentially exploit this hidden flaw to access sensitive contact information, compromising your privacy. Even though it’s not currently exploited, the unknown risks are a cause for concern! To mitigate risks, consider uninstalling the affected version of TouchPal Contacts if installed on your device, and switch to a more secure contacts management app. Ensure your Android operating system and all apps are updated to the latest versions to avoid potential threats. You’re taking a proactive step toward securing your device! 🛡️ Keep up the great work!

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02160 · 82.0th percentile
Published
2012-03-15T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 MAR 17:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the TouchPal Contacts (com.cootek.smartdialer) application 3.3.1 and 4.0.1 for Android has unknown impact and attack vectors
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