CVE-2014-6951 in OneFile Ignite
Summary
by MITRE
The OneFile Ignite (aka uk.co.onefile.ignite) application 1.19 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-2014-6951 affects the OneFile Ignite Android application version 1.19, representing a critical security flaw in the application's SSL certificate validation mechanism. This weakness stems from the application's failure to properly verify X.509 certificates presented by SSL servers during secure communications, creating a significant attack surface that adversaries can exploit to compromise user data integrity and confidentiality.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's improper implementation of SSL/TLS certificate validation protocols, where the software accepts any certificate without performing the required certificate chain validation, issuer verification, or hostname matching procedures. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-295, which specifically addresses improper certificate validation in secure communications. The absence of certificate pinning and the lack of proper certificate trust verification mechanisms allow attackers to establish fraudulent SSL connections with the application, effectively bypassing the intended security protections of encrypted communications.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability enables man-in-the-middle attack scenarios where malicious actors can intercept and manipulate communications between the Android application and backend servers. Attackers can present forged certificates to establish fake secure connections, potentially gaining access to sensitive user data including personal information, authentication credentials, financial details, and other confidential data transmitted through the application. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential session hijacking, authentication bypass, and the ability to inject malicious content into the application's communication channels.
The attack vector for this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1041, which describes data compression and encryption for exfiltration, as well as T1566, which covers credential access through social engineering or network manipulation. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in mobile environments where users may be accessing sensitive applications such as banking, healthcare, or corporate systems through the affected application. The lack of certificate verification in mobile applications like OneFile Ignite creates an environment where attackers can easily establish trust relationships with users while simultaneously compromising the security of all communications.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper SSL certificate validation mechanisms including certificate pinning, hostname verification, and certificate chain validation. The application should be updated to perform comprehensive certificate verification against trusted Certificate Authorities, implement certificate revocation checking, and establish proper certificate trust stores. Additionally, developers should consider implementing certificate transparency checks and regular security audits of their SSL/TLS implementations to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in future versions of the application.