CVE-2017-2278: The RBB SPEED TEST App for Android version 2.0.3 and earlier, RBB SPEED TEST App for iOS version 2.1.0 and ear

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-2278 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting rbb speed test. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The RBB SPEED TEST App for Android version 2.0.3 and earlier, RBB SPEED TEST App for iOS version 2.1.0 and earlier 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.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2017-08-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: iid

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-02 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iid rbb speed test MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rbb-speed-test || rpm -q rbb-speed-test || rbb-speed-test --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2278?

rbb speed test: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2278 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2278 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-2278 affect?

CVE-2017-2278 affects rbb speed test. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The RBB SPEED TEST App for Android version 2.0.3 and earlier, RBB SPEED TEST App for iOS version 2.1.0 and earlier does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sen

How urgent is CVE-2017-2278?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities

References

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