# CVE-2014-7952: The backup mechanism in the adb tool in Android might allow attackers to inject additional applications (APKs) and execute arbitrary code by

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-01-12 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The backup mechanism in the adb tool in Android might allow attackers to inject additional applications (APKs) and execute arbitrary code by leveraging failure to filter application data streams.

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## References

- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jul/46
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132645/ADB-Backup-APK-Injection.html
- http://www.search-lab.hu/about-us/news/110-android-adb-backup-apk-injection-vulnerability
- https://github.com/irsl/ADB-Backup-APK-Injection/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535980/100/0/threaded

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