What is the severity of CVE-2016-5648?

CVE-2016-5648 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5648?

To fix CVE-2016-5648, update the Acer Portal app to version 3.9.4.2000 or later.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-5648?

CVE-2016-5648 can be exploited by remote attackers through man-in-the-middle attacks using crafted SSL certificates.

Which versions of the Acer Portal app are affected by CVE-2016-5648?

Acer Portal app versions prior to 3.9.4.2000 are affected by CVE-2016-5648.

What does CVE-2016-5648 relate to?

CVE-2016-5648 relates to improper SSL certificate validation in the Acer Portal app, allowing for potential security breaches.

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CVE-2016-5648

medium

5.3

CWE

295

8/6/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5648

First published: Thu Jun 08 2017(Updated: )

Acer Portal app before 3.9.4.2000 for Android does not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform a Man-in-the-middle attack via a crafted SSL certificate.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Acer Acer Portal	<=3.9.3.2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5648?
CVE-2016-5648 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5648?
To fix CVE-2016-5648, update the Acer Portal app to version 3.9.4.2000 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-5648?
CVE-2016-5648 can be exploited by remote attackers through man-in-the-middle attacks using crafted SSL certificates.
Which versions of the Acer Portal app are affected by CVE-2016-5648?
Acer Portal app versions prior to 3.9.4.2000 are affected by CVE-2016-5648.
What does CVE-2016-5648 relate to?
CVE-2016-5648 relates to improper SSL certificate validation in the Acer Portal app, allowing for potential security breaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5648?
CVE-2016-5648 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5648?
To fix CVE-2016-5648, update the Acer Portal app to version 3.9.4.2000 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-5648?
CVE-2016-5648 can be exploited by remote attackers through man-in-the-middle attacks using crafted SSL certificates.
Which versions of the Acer Portal app are affected by CVE-2016-5648?
Acer Portal app versions prior to 3.9.4.2000 are affected by CVE-2016-5648.
What does CVE-2016-5648 relate to?
CVE-2016-5648 relates to improper SSL certificate validation in the Acer Portal app, allowing for potential security breaches.