CVE-2017-13101: Musical.ly Inc., musical.ly - your video social network, 6.1.6, 2017-10-03, iOS application uses a hard-coded key for encryption

Published Aug 15, 2018
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Updated

Musical.ly Inc., musical.ly - your video social network, 6.1.6, 2017-10-03, iOS application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
TikTok Musical.ly Iphone Os=6.1.6

Event History

Aug 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13101?

CVE-2017-13101 is classified as a serious vulnerability due to the use of a hard-coded encryption key.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-13101?

To fix CVE-2017-13101, update to a version of the application that does not use a hard-coded encryption key.

3

What type of data is affected by CVE-2017-13101?

CVE-2017-13101 affects any data encrypted with the hard-coded key within the Musical.ly app.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2017-13101?

Users of the Musical.ly application version 6.1.6 on iOS are affected by CVE-2017-13101.

5

Can CVE-2017-13101 lead to data breaches?

Yes, because the hard-coded key can be accessed by anyone, CVE-2017-13101 poses a risk of data breaches.

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