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CVE-2017-15997

UnknownEPSS 0.13%

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CVE-2017-15997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the "NQ Contacts Backup & Restore" application 1.1 for Android, RC4 encryption is used to secure the user password locally stored in shared preferences. Because there is a static RC4 key, an attacker can gain access to user credentials more easily by leveraging access to the preferences XML file.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the "NQ Contacts Backup & Restore" application 1.1 for Android, RC4 encryption is used to secure the user password locally stored in shared preferences. Because there is a static RC4 key, an attacker can gain access to user credentials more easily by leveraging access to the preferences XML file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NqContacts Backup \& Restore1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15997?
In the "NQ Contacts Backup & Restore" application 1.1 for Android, RC4 encryption is used to secure the user password locally stored in shared preferences. Because there is a static RC4 key, an attacker can gain access to user credentials more easily by leveraging access to the preferences XML file.
How severe is CVE-2017-15997?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15997?
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Source: NVD / NIST