Vulnerability Description
WebSocket.swift in Starscream before 2.0.4 allows an SSL Pinning bypass because pinning occurs in the stream function (this is too late; pinning should occur in the initStreamsWithData function).
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Starscream Project | Starscream | <= 2.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Apr/67
- https://github.com/daltoniam/Starscream/commit/dbeb1190b8dcbff4f0b797f9e9d9b9b86PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/daltoniam/Starscream/releases/tag/2.0.4Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Apr/67
- https://github.com/daltoniam/Starscream/commit/dbeb1190b8dcbff4f0b797f9e9d9b9b86PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/daltoniam/Starscream/releases/tag/2.0.4Release NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5887?
CVE-2017-5887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). WebSocket.swift in Starscream before 2.0.4 allows an SSL Pinning bypass because pinning occurs in the stream function (this is too late; pinning should occur in the initStreamsWithData function).
How severe is CVE-2017-5887?
CVE-2017-5887 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-2017-5887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Starscream Project Starscream.