CVE-2017-16905 Other in n/a
Attackers can execute remote code via man-in-the-middle attacks due to unencrypted HTTP usage in the DuoLingo TinyCards Android application.
- 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-2017-16905?
CVE-2017-16905 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The DuoLingo TinyCards application before 1.0 for Android has one use of unencrypted HTTP, which allows remote attackers to spoof content, and consequently achieve remote code execution, via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16905?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Duolingo Tinycards.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16905?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16905 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16905 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16905 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m38j-h3g6-jjjc.