CVE-2018-17404: The SBIbuddy (aka com.sbi.erupee) application 1.41 and 1.42 for Android might allow an attacker to sniff priva

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-17404 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting sbi buddy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SBIbuddy (aka com.sbi.erupee) application 1.41 and 1.42 for Android might allow an attacker to sniff private information such as mobile number, PAN number (from a government-issued ID), and date of birth.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sbi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-23 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sbi sbi buddy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.41 · 1.42

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.41

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sbi-buddy || rpm -q sbi-buddy || sbi-buddy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.41 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sbi-buddy sudo apt install sbi-buddy=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.41> sudo apt-mark hold sbi-buddy

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

dnf --showduplicates list sbi-buddy sudo dnf downgrade sbi-buddy-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.41> sudo dnf versionlock add sbi-buddy

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-2018-17404?

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

Is CVE-2018-17404 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17404 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-2018-17404 affect?

CVE-2018-17404 affects sbi buddy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The SBIbuddy (aka com.sbi.erupee) application 1.41 and 1.42 for Android might allow an attacker to sniff private information such as mobile number, PAN number (from a government-issued ID), and date of birth.

How urgent is CVE-2018-17404?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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