CVE-2014-7367 in TuS 1947 Radis
Summary
by MITRE
The TuS 1947 Radis (aka com.tus1947radis) application 1.0 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 • 10/04/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7367 affects the TuS 1947 Radis mobile application version 1.0 for Android devices, representing a critical security flaw in the application's implementation of secure communication protocols. This issue stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections, creating a fundamental weakness in the cryptographic security framework that protects user data transmission between the mobile client and remote servers. The absence of certificate verification creates an exploitable gap that malicious actors can leverage to compromise the integrity of communications.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate pinning or validation mechanisms within the application's SSL implementation. When the Android application establishes secure connections to remote servers, it fails to perform the essential cryptographic verification steps that should confirm the authenticity of server certificates against trusted certificate authorities. This vulnerability directly violates established security practices outlined in industry standards and best practices for mobile application security. The flaw aligns with CWE-295, which specifically addresses "Improper Certificate Validation," and represents a classic example of insufficient certificate validation that enables man-in-the-middle attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception to encompass comprehensive security compromise of user communications. Attackers can exploit this weakness by presenting forged certificates that appear legitimate to the unverified application, allowing them to establish false secure connections and potentially access sensitive user information, session tokens, or personal data transmitted through the application. This vulnerability particularly affects applications handling confidential information where users expect secure communication channels, making it a significant concern for any mobile application that processes sensitive data or requires secure authentication mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address the fundamental cryptographic implementation flaw through comprehensive code review and security remediation. The application should implement proper certificate validation mechanisms that verify certificate chains against trusted certificate authorities, implement certificate pinning for critical endpoints, and ensure that all SSL/TLS connections perform mandatory certificate verification before establishing secure communication channels. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as certificate transparency monitoring and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future application releases. This remediation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which addresses social engineering through man-in-the-middle attacks, emphasizing the importance of proper cryptographic implementation to prevent such security breaches.