Vulnerability Description
Fixed sizes of HTTPS responses in Tinder iOS app and Tinder Android app allow an attacker to extract private sensitive information by sniffing network traffic.
CVSS Score
9.1
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tinder | Tinder | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.checkmarx.com/2018/01/23/tinder-someone-may-watching-swipe-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wired.com/story/tinder-lack-of-encryption-lets-strangers-spy-on-swipPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
- https://www.checkmarx.com/2018/01/23/tinder-someone-may-watching-swipe-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wired.com/story/tinder-lack-of-encryption-lets-strangers-spy-on-swipPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6018?
CVE-2018-6018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Fixed sizes of HTTPS responses in Tinder iOS app and Tinder Android app allow an attacker to extract private sensitive information by sniffing network traffic.
How severe is CVE-2018-6018?
CVE-2018-6018 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tinder Tinder.