CVE-2017-8936 Weak cryptography in n/a
Attackers can intercept sensitive data via man-in-the-middle attacks because the iOS browser 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-2017-8936?
CVE-2017-8936 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The MoboTap Dolphin Web Browser - Fast Private Internet Search app 9.23.0 through 9.23.2 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-2017-8936?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Changyou Dolphin Web Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8936?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8936 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8936 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwf6-8h3f-pjm8.