CVE-2018-5298 : Security Advisory and Response

The Procter & Gamble "Oral-B App" for Android version 5.0.0 uses AES encryption with static parameters, making it vulnerable to data exposure if an attacker gains access to the preferences XML file.

Understanding CVE-2018-5298

The vulnerability in the Oral-B App for Android version 5.0.0 allows attackers to retrieve locally stored user data by exploiting the static parameters in the AES encryption.

What is CVE-2018-5298?

The Procter & Gamble "Oral-B App" version 5.0.0 for Android uses AES encryption with static parameters to protect shared preferences, but this can be compromised if an attacker accesses the preferences XML file.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5298

The vulnerability enables attackers to more easily retrieve locally stored user data by leveraging access to the preferences XML file.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5298

The technical details of the CVE-2018-5298 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The Oral-B App version 5.0.0 for Android uses AES encryption with static parameters.
Attackers can access locally stored user data by exploiting the preferences XML file.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the static parameters in the AES encryption to gain access to locally stored user data.

Mitigation and Prevention

To mitigate the CVE-2018-5298 vulnerability, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Regularly update the Oral-B App to the latest version.
Avoid storing sensitive information locally.
Monitor and restrict access to the preferences XML file.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement dynamic encryption parameters for enhanced security.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Procter & Gamble should release a patch that addresses the static parameter issue in the AES encryption.