CVE-2014-7359 in MAPA DA MINA
Summary
by MITRE
The MAPA DA MINA (aka com.wMAPADAMINA) application 0.1 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 • 10/03/2024
The CVE-2014-7359 vulnerability affects the MAPA DA MINA Android application version 0.1, specifically targeting its implementation of secure communication protocols. This flaw represents a critical security weakness in the application's approach to establishing trust with remote servers through SSL/TLS connections. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during the SSL handshake process, creating an exploitable condition that undermines the fundamental security guarantees of encrypted communications.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate verification mechanisms within the application's SSL implementation. When the application attempts to establish a secure connection to a remote server, it accepts any certificate presented without performing the necessary validation checks that should confirm the certificate's authenticity, validity, and proper chaining to a trusted Certificate Authority. This behavior violates standard security practices and creates a pathway for attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by simply presenting a forged certificate that appears legitimate to the vulnerable application.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability exposes users to significant risk of data interception and manipulation. Attackers can exploit this weakness to impersonate legitimate servers and establish fake secure connections, potentially capturing sensitive user data, login credentials, or other confidential information transmitted through the application. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of communications between the mobile application and its backend services, potentially compromising user privacy and data security. This weakness is particularly dangerous in mobile environments where users may be accessing sensitive information over public networks.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-295, which specifically addresses "Improper Certificate Validation," and represents a classic example of how mobile applications can fail to implement proper cryptographic security measures. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this weakness maps to techniques involving credential access through network sniffing and man-in-the-middle attacks, specifically T1041 for Exfiltration Over C2 Channel and T1566 for Phishing. The vulnerability demonstrates a failure to implement proper certificate pinning or validation mechanisms, which are essential security controls for mobile applications handling sensitive data. Organizations should consider implementing certificate pinning strategies, proper SSL/TLS configuration, and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in mobile applications. The flaw also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to mobile security guidelines that emphasize proper cryptographic implementation and certificate validation.