CVE-2017-13108 Hardcoded credentials in Security Antivirus, Anti-hacking & Cleaner
An attacker with access to the application code can decrypt stored data using a hard-coded encryption key, compromising user privacy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-13108?
CVE-2017-13108 is a high-severity vulnerability in DFNDR Security Antivirus, Anti-hacking & Cleaner, published on 15 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DFNDR Security Antivirus, Anti-hacking & Cleaner, 5.0.9, 2017-11-01, Android application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13108?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Psafe Dfndr Security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13108?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13108 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-13108 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13108 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4c9m-3567-532j.