CVE-2017-11130 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability was found in heinekingmedia StashCat versions 1.7.5 for Android, 0.0.80w for Web, and 0.0.86 for Desktop, leaving it susceptible to replay attacks by malicious actors.

Understanding CVE-2017-11130

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in heinekingmedia StashCat versions for various platforms.

What is CVE-2017-11130?

This CVE pertains to a lack of integrity and authenticity checks in the communication protocol of heinekingmedia StashCat, making it vulnerable to replay attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-11130

The vulnerability allows malicious actors to intercept communication and conduct replay attacks, compromising the confidentiality of data.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-11130

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The security measures in heinekingmedia StashCat focus only on maintaining confidentiality, lacking integrity or authenticity checks in the protocol.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 1.7.5 for Android
Version 0.0.80w for Web
Version 0.0.86 for Desktop

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious actors can intercept communication and replay messages due to the absence of integrity and authenticity checks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-11130 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update heinekingmedia StashCat to the latest version that includes integrity and authenticity checks.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement end-to-end encryption to secure communication.
Regularly educate users on security best practices to prevent attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by heinekingmedia.