CVE-2018-0518

Description

LINE for iOS version 7.1.3 to 7.1.5 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory linecorp.com
Affected: LINE Corporation LINE for iOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://linecorp.com/en/security/article/136 vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN75453852/index.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0518?
CVE-2018-0518 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0518?
To fix CVE-2018-0518, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0518 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0518 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0518?
CVE-2018-0518 affects LINE Corporation LINE for iOS.
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