CVE-2016-5648

Name: CVE-2016-5648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-08T20:29:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5648 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Acer Portal app before 3.9.4.2000 for Android does not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform a Man-in-the-middle attack via a crafted SSL certificate.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acer Portal app before 3.9.4.2000 for Android does not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform a Man-in-the-middle attack via a crafted SSL certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acer	Acer Portal	<= 3.9.3.2006

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137775/Acer-Portal-Android-Application-3.9.3.2006-Man-In-The-Middle.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538851/100/0/threaded
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/690343Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137775/Acer-Portal-Android-Application-3.9.3.2006-Man-In-The-Middle.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538851/100/0/threaded
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/690343Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5648?

Acer Portal app before 3.9.4.2000 for Android does not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform a Man-in-the-middle attack via a crafted SSL certificate.

How severe is CVE-2016-5648?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5648 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5648?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5648?

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Source: NVD / NIST