CVE-2014-6010 in Rasta Weed Widgets HD
Summary
by MITRE
The Rasta Weed Widgets HD (aka aw.awesomewidgets.rastaweed) application 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 • 09/09/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6010 affects the Rasta Weed Widgets HD Android application, specifically targeting its implementation of secure communication protocols. This application, categorized under the aw.awesomewidgets.rastaweed package identifier, demonstrates a critical flaw in its cryptographic security measures that exposes users to significant risks during network communications. The vulnerability resides in the application's failure to properly validate SSL/TLS certificates, creating an exploitable weakness that undermines the fundamental security assurances provided by secure communication channels.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of X.509 certificate verification within the application's network security implementation. This represents a severe deviation from established security best practices and industry standards, as the application accepts any certificate presented by a server without performing the necessary validation checks that ensure certificate authenticity and trustworthiness. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-295, which specifically addresses the improper validation of certificate authority in secure communication implementations. This weakness allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting fraudulent certificates that appear legitimate to the vulnerable application, thereby bypassing the essential security mechanisms designed to protect user data and maintain secure connections.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it enables sophisticated attack vectors that can compromise user privacy and system integrity. Attackers capable of positioning themselves between the vulnerable application and its intended servers can establish fraudulent connections, potentially gaining access to sensitive user information, session tokens, or other confidential data transmitted through the application's network communications. This vulnerability particularly affects users who rely on the application for accessing services that require secure authentication or transmit personal information, making the security compromise potentially severe and far-reaching. The attack surface is broadened by the fact that this vulnerability affects a mobile application, which typically operates in less controlled network environments where such attacks are more prevalent.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address the fundamental flaw in certificate validation within the application's codebase. The primary solution involves implementing proper X.509 certificate verification mechanisms that validate certificate chains against trusted certificate authorities and perform necessary cryptographic checks to ensure certificate authenticity. Security measures should include enforcing certificate pinning where appropriate, implementing certificate revocation checking, and ensuring that all network communications utilize properly validated SSL/TLS connections. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify potential exploitation attempts, while developers must adhere to established security frameworks and standards such as those defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for mobile application security. The remediation process requires comprehensive code review and security testing to ensure that all network communication pathways properly validate certificates and maintain the integrity of secure connections throughout the application's functionality.