CVE-2014-8610: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8610: AndroidManifest.xml in Android before 5.0.0 does not require the SEND_SMS permission for the SmsReceiver re...

AndroidManifest.xml in Android before 5.0.0 does not require the SEND_SMS permission for the SmsReceiver receiver, which allows attackers to send stored SMS messages, and consequently transmit arbitrary new draft SMS messages or trigger additional per-message charges from a network operator for old messages, via a crafted application that broadcasts an intent with the com.android.mms.transaction.MESSAGE_SENT action, aka Bug 17671795.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Android versions before 5.0 allowed a malicious app to abuse the MMS/SMS component to send stored or draft SMS messages without the normal SEND_SMS permission. Business impact is mainly unexpected SMS charges, user trust loss, and potential misuse of managed legacy devices, not broad server compromise. Exposure is limited to Android devices running versions before 5.0.0 with the vulnerable Mms component. Modern supported Android fleets should generally be unaffected, but unmanaged, embedded, kiosk, or legacy BYOD devices may still matter. Treat this as a legacy mobile hygiene issue. Prioritize if the organization still operates Android 4.x devices with SMS capability, especially shared, kiosk, field, or unmanaged devices. For modern Android fleets, urgency is lower. Mitigation focus: Inventory managed Android devices and identify any versions before 5.0.0.; Upgrade affected devices to Android 5.0.0 or later where feasible.; Confirm vendor firmware includes the Android Mms Bug 17671795 fix..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 15, 2014, 17:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/joswr1ght/drozer-modules/blob/master/whfs/smsdraftsend.pyCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Mms/+/008d6202fca4002a7dfe333f22377faa73585c67CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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