Vulnerability Description
The Siemens COMPAS Mobile application before 1.6 for Android does not properly 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Compas | <= 1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-504631.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-504631.pdfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5717?
CVE-2015-5717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The Siemens COMPAS Mobile application before 1.6 for Android does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitiv...
How severe is CVE-2015-5717?
CVE-2015-5717 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5717?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Compas.