CVE-2014-7395 in USF BCM
Summary
by MITRE
The USF BCM (aka com.appmakr.app193115) application 252847 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 • 10/05/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7395 affects the USF BCM application version 252847 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 significant attack vector that compromises the integrity of network communications. The vulnerability specifically impacts the application's ability to establish trust with remote servers, leaving users exposed to sophisticated man-in-the-middle attacks that can intercept and manipulate sensitive data transmission.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's certificate verification process where it fails to perform proper validation of SSL server certificates against trusted certificate authorities. This weakness allows attackers to present fraudulent certificates that appear legitimate to the vulnerable application, enabling them to establish secure-looking connections while actually controlling the communication channel. The vulnerability falls under CWE-295 which specifically addresses improper certificate validation in SSL/TLS implementations. The flaw essentially creates a trust boundary failure where the application cannot distinguish between legitimate and malicious certificates, undermining the fundamental security assumptions of encrypted communications.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability exposes users to severe risks including credential theft, data interception, and session hijacking attacks. Attackers can exploit this weakness to capture sensitive information transmitted through the application, potentially compromising user accounts, personal data, and corporate information. The impact extends beyond individual user privacy to potential corporate security breaches, especially if the application handles business-critical data or authentication credentials. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1041 which describes data compression and encryption for exfiltration, as attackers could leverage the compromised connection to exfiltrate sensitive information undetected.
The security implications of CVE-2014-7395 are particularly concerning given the widespread use of mobile applications for sensitive transactions and data handling. The vulnerability creates an environment where attackers can establish persistent surveillance capabilities, monitoring all communications between the application and remote servers. Organizations relying on this application for critical operations face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential legal consequences. The flaw represents a fundamental failure in the application's security architecture and demonstrates the importance of proper certificate validation in mobile security implementations. Mitigation efforts should focus on immediate certificate validation implementation, regular security audits, and comprehensive security testing of mobile applications before deployment.