CVE-2017-15997
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nq | Contacts Backup \& Restore | 1.1 |
References
- https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-nq-contacts-backup-restore-11.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-nq-contacts-backup-restore-11.htmlThird Party Advisory
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- Status
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