CVE-2016-1520 Security feature bypass in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting unencrypted update requests in the Grandstream Wave Android app.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1520?
CVE-2016-1520 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Grandstream Wave app 1.0.1.26 and earlier for Android does not use HTTPS when retrieving update information, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Grandstream Wave.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fqfw-xqpm-2238.