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CVE-2012-5187: The Weathernews Touch application 2.3.2 and earlier for Android allows attackers to obtain sensitive informati

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MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2012-5187 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting weathernews touch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Weathernews Touch application 2.3.2 and earlier for Android allows attackers to obtain sensitive information about logged locations via a crafted application that leverages read permission for system log files.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-264
Published2013-02-06
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: weathernews

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

weathernews weathernews touch UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.3.2 · 1.20 · 1.23 · 1.33 · 1.35 · 1.38 · 1.39 · 1.40
Fixed in: newer than 2.3.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy weathernews-touch || rpm -q weathernews-touch || weathernews-touch --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weathernews-touch
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade weathernews-touch
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2012-5187?

weathernews touch: upgrade to newer than 2.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5187 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5187 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-2012-5187 affect?

CVE-2012-5187 affects weathernews touch. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Weathernews Touch application 2.3.2 and earlier for Android allows attackers to obtain sensitive information about logged locations via a crafted application that leverages read permission for system log files.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5187?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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