CVE-2018-6017 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can sniff network traffic to extract private sensitive information from Tinder mobile apps due to unencrypted image transmission.

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-2018-6017?

CVE-2018-6017 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unencrypted transmission of images in Tinder iOS app and Tinder Android app allows an attacker to extract private sensitive information by sniffing network traffic.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6017?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tinder Tinder.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-6017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8jp-7jrq-rg7x.

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