CVE-2017-15998 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

In the "NQ Contacts Backup & Restore" application 1.1 for Android, DES encryption with a static key is used to secure transmitted contact data. This makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain cleartext information by sniffing the network.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nq	Contacts Backup \& Restore	1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-nq-contacts-backup-restore-11.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-nq-contacts-backup-restore-11.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15998?

CVE-2017-15998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the "NQ Contacts Backup & Restore" application 1.1 for Android, DES encryption with a static key is used to secure transmitted contact data. This makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain clea...

How severe is CVE-2017-15998?

CVE-2017-15998 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15998?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nq Contacts Backup \& Restore.