CVE-2017-2278 Weak cryptography in RBB SPEED TEST App for Android
Attackers can intercept sensitive data via man-in-the-middle attacks because the mobile app fails to validate SSL certificates.
- 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-2017-2278?
CVE-2017-2278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IID, Inc. RBB SPEED TEST App for Android, published on 2 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The RBB SPEED TEST App for Android version 2.0.3 and earlier, RBB SPEED TEST App for iOS version 2.1.0 and earlier does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iid Rbb Speed Test.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2278 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j396-cqxp-9qrm.