CVE-2017-8938: The Radio Javan app 9.3.4 through 9.6.1 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which all

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8938 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting radio javan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Radio Javan app 9.3.4 through 9.6.1 for iOS 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	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2017-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: radiojavan

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-15 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

radiojavan radio javan DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.3.4 · 9.4 · 9.4.1 · 9.4.2 · 9.4.3 · 9.4.4 · 9.4.5 · 9.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.3.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy radio-javan || rpm -q radio-javan || radio-javan --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison radio-javan sudo apt install radio-javan=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.3.4> sudo apt-mark hold radio-javan

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list radio-javan sudo dnf downgrade radio-javan-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.3.4> sudo dnf versionlock add radio-javan

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-8938?

radio javan: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-8938 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8938 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-2017-8938 affect?

CVE-2017-8938 affects radio javan. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The Radio Javan app 9.3.4 through 9.6.1 for iOS 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.

How urgent is CVE-2017-8938?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities

References

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