CVE-2018-16179 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-16179?

CVE-2018-16179 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16179?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mizuhobank Mizuho Direct Application.

Vulnerability Description

The Mizuho Direct App for Android version 3.13.0 and earlier does not verify server certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mizuhobank	Mizuho Direct Application	<= 3.13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU91640357/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.mizuhobank.bankingProductThird Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU91640357/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.mizuhobank.bankingProductThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16179?

CVE-2018-16179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The Mizuho Direct App for Android version 3.13.0 and earlier does not verify server certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a craft...

How severe is CVE-2018-16179?

CVE-2018-16179 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16179?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mizuhobank Mizuho Direct Application.