Vulnerability Description
Acer Portal app before 3.9.4.2000 for Android does not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform a Man-in-the-middle attack via a crafted SSL certificate.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Acer | Acer Portal | <= 3.9.3.2006 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137775/Acer-Portal-Android-Application-3.9.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/17Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538851/100/0/threaded
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/690343Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137775/Acer-Portal-Android-Application-3.9.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/17Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538851/100/0/threaded
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/690343Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5648?
CVE-2016-5648 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Acer Portal app before 3.9.4.2000 for Android does not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform a Man-in-the-middle attack via a crafted SSL certificate.
How severe is CVE-2016-5648?
CVE-2016-5648 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5648?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Acer Acer Portal.