PatchTheCVECVE-2011-1001: dexdump in Android SDK before 2.3 does not properly perform structural verification, which allows user-assiste
CVE-2011-1001 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting android sdk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 31%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2011-07-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2011-1001?
android sdk: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2011-1001 being exploited?
CVE-2011-1001 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2011-1001 affect?
CVE-2011-1001 affects android sdk. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 fil
How urgent is CVE-2011-1001?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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