CVE-2014-6667 in racemotocross
Summary
by MITRE
The racemotocross (aka com.bossappsmk.racemotocross) application 1.2 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-2014-6667 affects the racemotocross Android application version 1.2, specifically targeting the application's handling of secure communications through the Transport Layer Security protocol. This represents a critical security flaw that fundamentally undermines the integrity of encrypted network connections between the mobile application and remote servers. The application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates means it accepts any certificate presented by a server without performing the necessary verification steps that ensure the authenticity and trustworthiness of the communication endpoint.
This vulnerability falls under the category of improper certificate validation as classified by CWE-295, which specifically addresses the weakness of not properly validating X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections. The flaw enables man-in-the-middle attacks where attackers can intercept communications between the vulnerable Android application and its intended servers. The security implications are severe because the application's trust model is completely compromised, allowing malicious actors to establish fake server identities that the application will accept without question. This creates a dangerous environment where sensitive user data, potentially including personal information, payment details, or authentication credentials, could be intercepted and exfiltrated during network transactions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception to encompass complete session hijacking capabilities for attackers. When users engage with the racemotocross application, any data transmitted over HTTPS connections becomes vulnerable to compromise, as the application essentially disables the security mechanisms designed to protect against such attacks. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that this is a mobile application that likely handles user accounts, preferences, and potentially financial transactions. The vulnerability represents a failure in the application's security architecture that violates fundamental principles of secure communication as outlined in the OWASP Mobile Security Project's M3 category, which focuses on insecure communication channels.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper certificate validation mechanisms within the application's network stack. The application must be updated to perform thorough certificate chain validation, including checking certificate expiration dates, verifying certificate authorities, and ensuring certificate subject names match the expected server names. Security patches should implement certificate pinning where appropriate, and the application should be configured to reject self-signed certificates and certificates issued by untrusted certificate authorities. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring to detect potential man-in-the-middle attacks and establish secure communication protocols that align with industry standards such as those specified in NIST SP 800-52 for certificate management. The fix must address the root cause by ensuring that all SSL/TLS connections undergo proper certificate verification before any sensitive data is transmitted or received, thereby restoring the intended security guarantees of encrypted communications.