PT-2017-14350 · Nq · Nq Contacts Backup & Restore

Published 2017-10-29 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-15998

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NQ Contacts Backup & Restore version 1.1

Description The application uses DES encryption with a static key to secure transmitted contact data, making it easier for remote attackers to obtain cleartext information by sniffing the network.

Recommendations For version 1.1, consider disabling the transmission of contact data until a secure encryption method is implemented. Restrict access to the network to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the application for sensitive data transmission until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Use of a Broken Cryptographic Algorithm

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-15998

Affected Products

Nq Contacts Backup & Restore

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15998 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-15998 · Vendor Advisory
• https://1337sec.blogspot.de/2017/10/auditing-nq-contacts-backup-restore-11.html · Note