NQ Contacts Backup / Restore 1.1 on Android DES Encryption key management
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in NQ Contacts Backup and Restore 1.1 on Android (Backup Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component DES Encryption. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a key management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-320. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
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.
The bug was discovered 10/29/2017. The weakness was published 10/29/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at 1337sec.blogspot.de. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-15998 since 10/29/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600.001 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Similar entries are available at 108774 and 108776.
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CPE 2.3
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Exploiting
Class: Key managementCWE: CWE-320
ATT&CK: T1600.001
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: 1337sec.blogspot.deStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-15998 (🔍)
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20130704
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Entry
Created: 10/29/2017 21:11Updated: 12/02/2019 07:49
Changes: 10/29/2017 21:11 (58), 12/02/2019 07:49 (1)
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