CVE-2014-6762 in bongomovie
Summary
by MITRE
The bongomovie (aka com.mbwasi.bongomovie) application 1.0 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 • 09/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6762 affects the bongomovie Android application version 1.0, specifically targeting the application's handling of secure communication protocols. This issue represents a critical failure in the application's security architecture where the software fails to properly validate SSL/TLS certificates during network communications. The application's insecure implementation creates a significant attack surface that compromises the integrity of data transmission between the mobile device and remote servers. Such a flaw fundamentally undermines the cryptographic protection mechanisms that are essential for maintaining confidentiality and authenticity in mobile applications.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate verification within the application's SSL implementation. When the bongomovie application establishes connections to remote servers, it does not perform the necessary validation steps required to ensure that the server's X.509 certificate is legitimate and issued by a trusted Certificate Authority. This omission allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting forged certificates that appear valid to the application. The vulnerability stems from improper implementation of SSL/TLS protocols, specifically violating established security practices that require certificate chain validation and trust verification.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it enables attackers to intercept and manipulate sensitive information transmitted through the application. Mobile users who interact with the bongomovie application become vulnerable to data theft, session hijacking, and credential compromise. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it operates transparently to users who may unknowingly transmit personal information, payment details, or other sensitive data to malicious servers. This vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Mobile Security Project and represents a failure to implement proper certificate pinning or validation mechanisms that are standard practice for mobile applications.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically noting its relationship to T1046 Network Service Scanning and T1566 Phishing attack techniques. The vulnerability creates an entry point that aligns with the attack pattern described in CWE-295 Certificate Verification Failure, where applications fail to properly validate certificates during secure communication establishment. Remediation efforts must include implementing proper certificate validation, establishing certificate pinning mechanisms, and ensuring that all network communications utilize verified SSL/TLS implementations. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and ensure that mobile applications undergo comprehensive security testing including SSL/TLS protocol validation checks before deployment.