CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2018-18071

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Published: Oct 09, 2018 | Modified: Nov 21, 2024
CVSS 3.x
7.5
HIGH
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

An issue was discovered in the Daimler Mercedes-Benz Me app 2.11.0-846 for iOS. The encrypted Connected Vehicle API data exchange between the app and a server might be intercepted. The app can be used to operate the Remote Parking Pilot, unlock the vehicle, or obtain sensitive information such as latitude, longitude, and direction of travel.

Weakness

The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Mercedes_me Mercedes-benz 2.11.0 (including) 2.11.0 (including)

Potential Mitigations

References