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CVE-2014-8609

HighPublished

The addAccount method in src/com/android/settings/accounts/AddAccountSettings.java in the Settings application in Android before 5.0.0 does not properly...

Published: Dec 15, 2014
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 4, 2026

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 49.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The addAccount method in src/com/android/settings/accounts/AddAccountSettings.java in the Settings application in Android before 5.0.0 does not properly create a PendingIntent, which allows attackers to use the SYSTEM uid for broadcasting an intent with arbitrary component, action, or category information via a third-party authenticator in a crafted application, aka Bug 17356824.

Sources

CVE-2014-8609-POCPoC
pendingintent vulnerability
CVE-2014-8609-exploitPoC
Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2014-8609, demonstrating Android pending intent vulnerability exploitation for security research and mobile application testing.
Vulnerable-CVE-2014-8609PoC

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