CVE-2014-7037 in Noble Sticker "FREE"
Summary
by MITRE
The Noble Sticker "FREE" (aka com.kuronecostudio.kizokustamp.free) application 1.0.7 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 • 09/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7037 resides within the Noble Sticker "FREE" Android application version 1.0.7, specifically manifesting as a critical security flaw in the application's SSL certificate verification mechanism. This represents a fundamental failure in the application's cryptographic security implementation, where the software neglects to validate X.509 certificates presented by SSL servers during secure communications. The absence of proper certificate validation creates a significant attack surface that enables malicious actors to exploit the application's trust model through man-in-the-middle attacks. The vulnerability directly violates established security principles that require robust certificate validation to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of network communications.
This technical flaw fundamentally undermines the application's ability to establish secure connections with remote servers, as it fails to implement proper certificate chain validation, hostname verification, or trust store validation processes. The application essentially operates with a trust model that accepts any certificate presented by a server, regardless of its authenticity or legitimacy. This behavior creates an environment where attackers can generate and present fraudulent certificates that appear legitimate to the application, thereby bypassing the security measures designed to protect user data. The vulnerability falls under the category of weak cryptographic implementation as defined by CWE-310, specifically addressing the absence of certificate validation in SSL/TLS connections. The flaw is particularly concerning because it affects the core security infrastructure of the application, making it susceptible to various attack vectors that exploit the trust model.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it enables attackers to not only eavesdrop on communications but also to actively manipulate and corrupt data exchanged between the application and its servers. This creates opportunities for credential theft, session hijacking, and the injection of malicious content into the application's communication channels. Users of the Noble Sticker application become vulnerable to attacks where their personal information, potentially including login credentials, payment details, or other sensitive data, could be captured or altered without their knowledge. The vulnerability also poses risks to the application's backend systems, as attackers could potentially impersonate legitimate servers to gain unauthorized access to application resources or databases. This represents a serious compromise of user privacy and data protection, as the application fails to provide the expected security guarantees that users rely upon when engaging with mobile applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-7037 require immediate implementation of proper SSL certificate validation mechanisms within the application. Developers must ensure that all SSL connections implement comprehensive certificate chain validation, including hostname verification against the certificate's subject alternative names or common name fields. The application should utilize trusted certificate authorities from established trust stores and implement proper certificate pinning where appropriate to prevent the acceptance of fraudulent certificates. Additionally, the application should enforce strict certificate validation policies that reject connections when certificate validation fails or when certificates are self-signed or issued by untrusted authorities. Security best practices dictate that applications should be updated to include proper certificate validation libraries and that developers should follow industry standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Mobile Security Project and NIST guidelines for mobile application security. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1046 which involves network service scanning, and T1566 which covers credential harvesting through social engineering, as the compromised application could facilitate both reconnaissance and data exfiltration activities.