CVE-2008-7298: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-7298: The Android browser in Android cannot properly restrict modifications to cookies established in HTTPS sessi...

The Android browser in Android cannot properly restrict modifications to cookies established in HTTPS sessions, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to overwrite or delete arbitrary cookies via a Set-Cookie header in an HTTP response, related to lack of the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) includeSubDomains feature, aka a "cookie forcing" issue.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Android's browser could let a network attacker tamper with cookies that a site expected to protect through HTTPS. Through ordinary HTTP traffic, the attacker could overwrite or delete cookies, potentially disrupting sessions or influencing authentication-related state. The bundle does not identify active exploitation or a vendor patch. Exposure is most likely where legacy Android browser clients are used on untrusted networks and web services still allow plain HTTP or lack comprehensive HSTS coverage. The provided data does not identify affected Android versions, package names, or current platform status. Treat as a legacy mobile and web-session risk. Prioritize validation if the organization supports older Android clients, operates mixed HTTP/HTTPS domains, or relies heavily on browser cookies for authentication. Urgency is lower without evidence of active exploitation, but exposure can matter on hostile networks. Mitigation focus: Check Android/browser vendor guidance for affected version and fix status.; Prefer modern supported Android browsers and retire legacy Android browser use.; Enable HTTPS-only service paths where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 9, 2011, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=660053CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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