CVE-2014-6942 in Alisha Marie
Summary
by MITRE
The Alisha Marie (Unofficial) (aka com.automon.ay.alisha.marie) application 1.4.0.6 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 • 09/23/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6942 affects the Alisha Marie Android application version 1.4.0.6, representing a critical security flaw in the application's SSL/TLS certificate verification mechanism. This weakness falls under the category of insufficient certificate validation, which is a fundamental security control that should prevent malicious actors from establishing fraudulent secure connections. The application fails to properly validate X.509 certificates presented by SSL servers, creating an exploitable gap in the cryptographic security framework that protects user data transmission.
The technical implementation flaw stems from the application's failure to perform proper certificate chain validation and trust verification processes. When the application establishes SSL connections to remote servers, it does not validate the certificate's authenticity through recognized certificate authorities or perform necessary checks such as certificate expiration dates, subject alternative names, or cryptographic signature verification. This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-295 which specifically addresses improper certificate validation in security protocols. The absence of certificate pinning or proper trust store validation means that attackers can present malicious certificates that appear legitimate to the application, effectively bypassing the intended security protections.
Operationally, this vulnerability creates significant risks for users of the affected application, as it enables man-in-the-middle attacks that can intercept and manipulate all data transmitted between the mobile device and remote servers. Attackers can exploit this weakness to spoof legitimate servers and gain access to sensitive information including personal data, login credentials, or financial information that users might transmit through the application. The impact extends beyond simple data interception to potentially enabling more sophisticated attacks such as session hijacking or credential theft, particularly when the application handles authentication or sensitive user information. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1041 which describes data compression and encryption methods that can be exploited to bypass security controls.
The security implications of this vulnerability are severe given that it affects a mobile application that likely handles user personal information or sensitive communications. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it requires minimal technical expertise to exploit, making it attractive to threat actors who may be conducting large-scale surveillance or data harvesting operations. Organizations should consider implementing network-level protections such as deep packet inspection or SSL/TLS monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper certificate validation in mobile applications and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing that includes cryptographic protocol validation. Remediation efforts should focus on implementing proper certificate validation mechanisms, including certificate pinning, and ensuring that all SSL/TLS connections undergo thorough verification before establishing trust between client and server components.