CVE-2018-16179

Description

The Mizuho Direct App for Android version 3.13.0 and earlier does not verify server certificates, 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 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp Third-Party Advisory google.com
Affected: Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Mizuho Direct App for Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.mizuhobank.banking third party advisory product
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU91640357/index.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16179?
CVE-2018-16179 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16179?
To fix CVE-2018-16179, 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-2018-16179 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16179 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-2018-16179?
CVE-2018-16179 affects Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Mizuho Direct App for Android.
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