CVE-2018-16179 Security feature bypass in Mizuho Direct App for Android
Attackers can intercept sensitive data via man-in-the-middle attacks because the app fails to verify server 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-2018-16179?
CVE-2018-16179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mizuho Direct App for Android, published on 9 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Mizuho Direct App for Android version 3.13.0 and earlier does not verify server certificates, 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-2018-16179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mizuhobank Mizuho Direct Application.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-16179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q3h8-vxrg-hgjp.