CVE-2014-5777 in icon wallpaper dressup-CocoPPa
Summary
by MITRE
The icon wallpaper dressup-CocoPPa (aka jp.united.app.cocoppa) application 2.8.4 for Android 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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/31/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-5777 affects the icon wallpaper dressup-CocoPPa application version 2.8.4 for Android platforms, representing a critical security flaw in the application's secure communication implementation. This issue stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections, creating a significant attack vector that compromises the integrity of data transmission between the mobile application and remote servers. The vulnerability specifically impacts the application's certificate verification process, which is fundamental to establishing trust in secure communications.
The technical flaw manifests as a missing certificate validation mechanism within the application's SSL implementation, allowing malicious actors to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting fraudulent certificates. This weakness enables attackers to intercept and manipulate communications without the application detecting the unauthorized certificate presentation. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-295, which addresses improper certificate validation in secure communications, and represents a failure in implementing proper SSL/TLS certificate pinning or validation procedures. Attackers can exploit this by generating or obtaining a certificate that appears legitimate to the victim application while actually being controlled by the attacker.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it exposes users to potential data theft, session hijacking, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Mobile applications that rely on secure communication channels for user authentication, personal data transmission, or financial transactions become particularly vulnerable when they fail to validate server certificates. The attack surface extends beyond simple information disclosure to include potential account takeovers, credential theft, and unauthorized modifications to application data. This vulnerability affects the fundamental security model of the application and undermines user trust in the platform's ability to maintain secure communications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-5777 should focus on implementing robust certificate validation mechanisms within the application's SSL/TLS communication stack. The recommended approach includes implementing proper certificate pinning, where the application explicitly trusts specific certificate authorities or public keys rather than relying on the system's default certificate store. Security best practices dictate that applications should validate certificate chains against trusted root certificates, check certificate expiration dates, and verify certificate subject names against expected server identities. Organizations should also consider implementing certificate transparency monitoring and regular security audits to detect potential certificate validation issues. The solution aligns with ATT&CK technique T1046 which addresses network service scanning and T1566 which covers credential harvesting through social engineering, emphasizing the need for comprehensive mobile application security measures.