CVE-2014-6960 in Multitrac
Summary
by MITRE
The Multitrac (aka com.multitrac) application 1.04 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-2014-6960 affects the Multitrac Android application version 1.04, specifically targeting its secure communication implementation. This flaw represents a critical weakness in the application's cryptographic security framework where the software fails to properly validate SSL/TLS server certificates during network connections. The absence of certificate verification creates a significant attack surface that adversaries can exploit to establish fraudulent communication channels with users.
This vulnerability stems from improper implementation of SSL/TLS certificate validation mechanisms within the Android application's network communication layer. The application essentially bypasses the standard certificate chain validation process that should confirm the authenticity of SSL servers through trusted certificate authorities. Without this verification, the application accepts any certificate presented by a server, regardless of its legitimacy or trustworthiness. This behavior directly violates fundamental security principles for secure communications and creates an environment where attackers can easily impersonate legitimate services.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it enables man-in-the-middle attacks where malicious actors can intercept and manipulate communications between the Android application and its intended servers. Attackers can craft and present fake certificates that appear legitimate to the vulnerable application, allowing them to decrypt and access sensitive information transmitted through the application. This includes personal data, authentication credentials, and potentially confidential business information that users expect to be protected through secure communication channels. The vulnerability essentially undermines the entire purpose of implementing SSL/TLS encryption for protecting data in transit.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-295, which specifically addresses "Improper Certificate Validation," and represents a classic example of how weak cryptographic implementations can compromise entire security architectures. The attack vector follows patterns consistent with ATT&CK technique T1041, where adversaries establish communication channels to intercept and manipulate network traffic. The vulnerability also relates to CWE-310, which covers "Cryptographic Issues," as it demonstrates a fundamental failure in implementing proper cryptographic security measures. Organizations relying on this application would face significant risk exposure, particularly in environments where sensitive data handling is required.
The recommended mitigations for this vulnerability involve implementing proper SSL/TLS certificate validation mechanisms within the application's network communication code. Developers should ensure that all SSL connections verify certificate chains against trusted certificate authorities and implement proper certificate pinning where appropriate. Additionally, the application should be updated to include comprehensive certificate validation routines that check certificate validity periods, issuer authenticity, and domain name matching. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar cryptographic weaknesses in the application's security architecture.