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6.9

Motorola Defy XT Android 2.3.7 can boost local privileges

CVE-2013-4777 · published 13 years ago
Summary

On the Motorola Defy XT running Android version 2.3.7, a special system setting creates a communication socket that accepts shell commands. A person with physical access to the phone could use this to raise their access level and control more of the device. Installing the latest software updates or disabling the offending configuration removes the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 2.3.7
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
motorola defy_xt All versions
cpe:2.3:h:motorola:defy_xt:-:-:-:*:-:-:-:republic_wireless
Original advisory text
A certain configuration of Android 2.3.7 on the Motorola Defy XT phone for Republic Wireless uses init to create a /dev/socket/init_runit socket that listens for shell commands, which allows local ...
A certain configuration of Android 2.3.7 on the Motorola Defy XT phone for Republic Wireless uses init to create a /dev/socket/init_runit socket that listens for shell commands, which allows local users to gain privileges by interacting with a LocalSocket object.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
6.9 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published25 Sep 2013
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-4777 · NVD
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