CVE-2012-4017: The jigbrowser+ application before 1.5.0 for Android does not properly implement the WebView class, which allo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-4017?

jigbrowser\+: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-4017 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4017 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-4017 affect?

CVE-2012-4017 affects jigbrowser\+. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The jigbrowser+ application before 1.5.0 for Android does not properly implement the WebView class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-4017?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2012-4017 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting jigbrowser\+. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The jigbrowser+ application before 1.5.0 for Android does not properly implement the WebView class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.

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 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2012-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: jb\+

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-28 10:40 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jb\+ jigbrowser\+ UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.1 · 1.0.5 · 1.5.0 · 1.5.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jigbrowser+ || rpm -q jigbrowser+ || jigbrowser+ --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jigbrowser+

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jigbrowser+

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-4017?

jigbrowser\+: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-4017 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4017 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-2012-4017 affect?

CVE-2012-4017 affects jigbrowser\+. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The jigbrowser+ application before 1.5.0 for Android does not properly implement the WebView class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.

How urgent is CVE-2012-4017?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

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