Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-15998
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.
Products affected by CVE-2017-15998
- cpe:2.3:a:nq:contacts_backup_\&_restore:1.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-15998
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 25 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-15998
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-15998
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The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-15998
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https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-nq-contacts-backup-restore-11.html
Auditing NQ Contacts Backup & Restore 1.1Third Party Advisory
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