CVE-2017-15998 Weak cryptography in n/a
Remote attackers can sniff network traffic to obtain cleartext contact data due to the use of DES encryption with a static key.
- 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-2017-15998?
CVE-2017-15998 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the "NQ Contacts Backup & Restore" application 1.1 for Android, DES encryption with a static key is used to secure transmitted contact data. This makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain cleartext information by sniffing the network.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nq Contacts Backup \& Restore.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15998 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-15998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6chq-6q95-5ff8.