UNKNOWN CVSS 6.4
Published: 2012-01-25

CVE-2011-4697

xiaomi mitalk_messenger Security Advisory (CVE-2011-4697)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-4697 impacting xiaomi mitalk_messenger. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger (com.xiaomi.channel) application before 2.1.320 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers to read or modify messaging information via a crafted application.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product xiaomi / mitalk_messenger
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-4697 impacting xiaomi mitalk_messenger.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-4697.yaml
id: cve-2011-4697

info:
  name: xiaomi mitalk_messenger - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-4697 affecting xiaomi mitalk_messenger.
    Evaluation: The Xiaomi MiTalk Messenger (com.xiaomi.channel) application before 2.1.320 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-4697
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.4
    cve-id: CVE-2011-4697
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2011-4697,xiaomi,mitalk_messenger,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mitalk_messenger"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-4697.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-4697
# Target: xiaomi mitalk_messenger | CVSS: 6.4 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-4697 (xiaomi mitalk_messenger)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against xiaomi mitalk_messenger scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-4697.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-4697
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mitalk_messenger 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mitalk_messenger 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mitalk_messenger

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mitalk_messenger 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mitalk_messenger

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-4697 in xiaomi mitalk_messenger?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update xiaomi mitalk_messenger packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-4697?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-4697?

CVE-2011-4697 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.4
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-4697
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor xiaomi
Product mitalk_messenger
Published 2012-01-25
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N