CVE-2014-6901 in RADIOS DEL ECUADOR
Summary
by MITRE
The RADIOS DEL ECUADOR (aka com.nobexinc.wls_87612622.rc) application 3.2.4 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 • 09/21/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6901 affects the RADIOS DEL ECUADOR Android application version 3.2.4, representing a critical security flaw in the application's implementation of secure communications. This issue manifests as a failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections, creating a significant attack vector that undermines the fundamental security assurances provided by Transport Layer Security protocols. The application's insecure certificate validation mechanism leaves users exposed to sophisticated man-in-the-middle attacks where malicious actors can establish fraudulent connections with the application's backend services.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability lies in the application's improper handling of SSL certificate verification processes, specifically within the Android networking stack implementation. When the application establishes secure connections to remote servers, it fails to perform the necessary certificate chain validation checks that are standard practice in secure communication implementations. This flaw directly relates to CWE-295, which addresses improper certificate validation, and represents a failure to implement proper certificate pinning or validation mechanisms that would normally be expected in secure mobile applications. The absence of certificate verification means that the application accepts any certificate presented by a server, regardless of its authenticity or trustworthiness.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it enables attackers to conduct sophisticated man-in-the-middle attacks that can compromise sensitive user information. An attacker positioned between the mobile device and the server can present a fraudulent certificate that appears legitimate to the vulnerable application, allowing them to decrypt and potentially modify communications between the user and the server. This capability enables attackers to obtain sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, financial information, and other confidential communications that the application is designed to protect. The vulnerability particularly affects applications that handle sensitive user data, making it a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit mobile application security weaknesses.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a clear violation of the principle of least privilege and secure communication practices that are fundamental to mobile application security. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it affects the core communication security model of the application, potentially allowing attackers to establish persistent access to user accounts and sensitive backend services. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including certificate pinning, proper certificate validation, and regular security audits of mobile applications. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1041, which describes data manipulation through man-in-the-middle attacks, and demonstrates the critical importance of implementing robust certificate validation mechanisms as outlined in industry standards such as NIST SP 800-52 for certificate management and secure communications.