CVE-2014-6660 in Koleksi Hadis Nabi SAW
Summary
by MITRE
The Koleksi Hadis Nabi SAW (aka com.wKoleksiHadisNabiSAW) application 0.1 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 • 09/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6660 affects the Koleksi Hadis Nabi SAW Android application version 0.1, representing a critical security flaw in mobile application development practices. This issue stems from the application's failure to properly validate SSL/TLS certificates during network communications, creating a significant attack surface that compromises user data integrity and confidentiality. The vulnerability specifically targets the certificate verification mechanism within the application's secure communication layer, leaving users exposed to sophisticated cyber threats that exploit this weakness.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of X.509 certificate validation within the application's SSL implementation. This cryptographic weakness allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting fraudulent certificates that the application accepts without proper verification. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-295, which addresses improper certificate validation in secure communications, and represents a fundamental failure in the application's security architecture. Mobile applications relying on such insecure certificate handling create dangerous trust relationships with potentially malicious entities, undermining the entire purpose of SSL/TLS encryption protocols.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it enables attackers to completely compromise the application's secure communication channel. An attacker positioned between the user and the server can present a forged certificate that appears legitimate to the vulnerable application, allowing them to decrypt and manipulate sensitive information transmitted between the mobile device and backend services. This vulnerability affects not only the confidentiality of user data but also the integrity of communications, potentially enabling attackers to inject malicious content or redirect users to fraudulent endpoints. The implications are particularly severe for applications handling personal or sensitive information, as demonstrated by the nature of religious content applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-6660 require immediate implementation of proper certificate validation mechanisms within the application's network stack. Developers must implement robust certificate pinning techniques, ensuring that the application only accepts certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities and validates certificate chains against established trust anchors. The solution should incorporate proper certificate verification routines that check certificate validity periods, issuer authenticity, and subject alternative names against expected values. Additionally, implementing certificate transparency measures and regular security audits of network communication components will help prevent similar vulnerabilities in future application versions, aligning with industry best practices outlined in the OWASP Mobile Security Project and NIST guidelines for secure mobile application development.