CVE-2017-17944

The ASUS Vivobaby application before 1.1.09 for Android has Missing SSL Certificate Validation

published June 20, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ No SSL certificate validation means your data could be riding a rollercoaster without a safety harness! ๐ŸŽข Think of this vulnerability like sending a postcard without an address โ€” anyone can read it, and there's no guarantee it reaches the right person. In the same way, without SSL validation, your information can get intercepted by anyone snooping on the network. An attacker could easily intercept sensitive data transmitted through the ASUS Vivobaby app, as it's not securely validated. This could lead to unauthorized access to private information, creating a serious risk for users. If your baby monitor's data is vulnerable, that's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like sending a postcard without an address โ€” anyone can read it, and there's no guarantee it reaches the right person. In the same way, without SSL validation, your information can get intercepted by anyone snooping on the network. This vulnerability in the ASUS Vivobaby app allows for man-in-the-middle attacks due to the absence of SSL certificate validation, meaning the app does not properly verify the legitimacy of the server it connects to.

What to do

An attacker could easily intercept sensitive data transmitted through the ASUS Vivobaby app, as it's not securely validated. This could lead to unauthorized access to private information, creating a serious risk for users. If your baby monitor's data is vulnerable, that's absolutely devastating! Update the ASUS Vivobaby application to version 1.1.09 or later to ensure SSL certificate validation is in place. Additionally, always avoid using unsecured networks for sensitive applications. You've got this! Secure your data, and keep those little ones safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00920 ยท 59.7th percentile
Published
2019-06-20T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUN 15:00Z
    The ASUS Vivobaby application before 1.1.09 for Android has Missing SSL Certificate Validation
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