CVE-2011-1001

CVE-2011-1001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android Sdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

dexdump in Android SDK before 2.3 does not properly perform structural verification, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dexdump crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed APK or dex file that calls a method using more arguments than the number of register that have been declared for that method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1001?
dexdump in Android SDK before 2.3 does not properly perform structural verification, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dexdump crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed APK or dex file that calls a method using more arguments than the number of register that have been declared for that method.
How severe is CVE-2011-1001?
CVE-2011-1001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1001 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1001?
CVE-2011-1001 primarily affects Google Android Sdk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1001?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1001 published?
CVE-2011-1001 was published on 2011-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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