CVE-2024-38272: nearby — Fix

Description

There exists a vulnerability in Quick Share/Nearby, where an attacker can bypass the accept file dialog on Quick Share Windows. Normally in Quick Share Windows app we can't send a file without the user accept from the receiving device if the visibility is set to everyone mode or contacts mode. We recommend upgrading to version 1.0.1724.0 of Quick Share or above

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-294 CWE-294

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	nearby	< 1.0.1724.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2402 https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2589 https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2402 https://github.com/google/nearby/pull/2589

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38272? +

There exists a vulnerability in Quick Share/Nearby, where an attacker can bypass the accept file dialog on Quick Share Windows. Normally in Quick Share Windows app we can't send a file without the user accept from the receiving device if the visibility is set to everyone mode or contacts mode. We recommend upgrading to version 1.0.1724.0 of Quick Share or above It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38272? +

CVE-2024-38272 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38272? +

CVE-2024-38272 affects products from google, specifically: nearby. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38272? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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