CVE-2017-5913 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can intercept sensitive data via man-in-the-middle attacks because the 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-2017-5913?
CVE-2017-5913 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The TradeKing Forex for iPhone app 1.2.1 for iOS 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-2017-5913?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Forex Tradeking Forex.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5913?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5913 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5913 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5913 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vxp-q565-46fp.