CVE-2014-7390 in Enchanted Fashion Crush
Summary
by MITRE
The Enchanted Fashion Crush (aka com.tabtale.springcrushbundleint) application 1.0.0 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-2014-7390 affects the Enchanted Fashion Crush Android application version 1.0.0, 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 significant attack surface that adversaries can exploit to compromise user data and system integrity. The vulnerability specifically targets the certificate verification process, which is fundamental to establishing trust in secure communications between mobile applications and remote servers.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's improper handling of SSL certificate validation mechanisms, where the software fails to perform essential checks such as certificate chain validation, expiration date verification, and issuer authentication. This weakness allows attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting fraudulent certificates that appear legitimate to the application. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-295, which addresses improper certificate validation in secure communications, and represents a failure to implement proper certificate pinning or trust validation procedures. The application's lack of certificate verification means that any SSL connection established by the app could be intercepted and manipulated by malicious actors without detection.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it enables attackers to gain access to sensitive user information, session tokens, and potentially personal data transmitted through the application. Mobile applications that rely on secure communication channels for user authentication, payment processing, or personal data management become particularly vulnerable when they fail to validate SSL certificates properly. This flaw undermines the fundamental security model of secure communications and creates opportunities for credential theft, data manipulation, and unauthorized access to user accounts. The vulnerability affects not only the immediate application but also compromises the broader security posture of users who trust the application with sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include implementing proper SSL certificate validation mechanisms, such as certificate pinning, which ensures that the application only accepts specific certificates or certificate authorities. Organizations should also deploy certificate validation libraries that properly check certificate chains, expiration dates, and issuer information. The implementation of secure communication protocols that enforce certificate verification aligns with industry standards and best practices outlined in the OWASP Mobile Security Project and NIST guidelines for mobile application security. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in mobile applications, ensuring that the security model remains robust against evolving attack vectors and maintaining user trust in the application's security measures.