CVE-2018-0518: Medium severity line vulnerability

Published Feb 23, 2018
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
linecorp Line Iphone Os>=7.1.3<=7.15

Event History

Feb 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-0518.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0518?

The severity of CVE-2018-0518 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-0518?

The affected software for CVE-2018-0518 is LINE for iOS versions 7.1.3 to 7.1.5.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-0518?

CVE-2018-0518 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-0518?

To fix CVE-2018-0518, update LINE for iOS to a version higher than 7.1.5.

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