CVE-2014-7484 in Coca-Cola FM Guatemala
Summary
by MITRE
The Coca-Cola FM Guatemala (aka com.enyetech.radio.coca_cola.fm_gu) application 2.0.41725 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 • 10/08/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7484 affects the Coca-Cola FM Guatemala mobile application version 2.0.41725 for Android devices, representing a critical security flaw in the application's implementation of secure communications. This issue stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections, creating a significant attack surface that compromises the integrity of encrypted communications between the mobile client and remote servers.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate verification mechanisms within the application's SSL implementation, which directly violates established security protocols and industry standards. According to CWE-295, this represents a weakness in certificate validation where the application fails to properly validate the authenticity of SSL certificates presented by servers. The vulnerability enables man-in-the-middle attacks where malicious actors can present forged certificates to establish fraudulent connections with the application, effectively breaking the SSL/TLS security model that is fundamental to protecting sensitive data transmission.
This vulnerability operates at the network communication layer and presents severe operational impacts for both the application users and the organization maintaining the service. Attackers can exploit this weakness to intercept, modify, or steal sensitive information transmitted between the mobile application and backend servers, potentially compromising user data, authentication credentials, or proprietary business information. The attack vector requires minimal sophistication as it leverages the inherent trust model of SSL/TLS without proper validation, making it particularly dangerous in environments where sensitive data flows through the application.
The security implications extend beyond simple data interception to include potential authentication bypass scenarios and credential theft. Mobile applications that fail to validate SSL certificates create opportunities for attackers to establish trusted connections with malicious servers, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized access to backend services. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1046 which involves network service scanning and exploitation of weak security implementations. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including certificate pinning, proper SSL validation, and regular security assessments to prevent exploitation of this class of vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-7484 should include implementing proper certificate validation procedures, establishing certificate pinning mechanisms, and ensuring all SSL/TLS connections perform thorough certificate verification before establishing secure communications. Security patches should enforce strict certificate validation policies that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of cryptographic implementation security in mobile applications and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing throughout the software development lifecycle to prevent similar weaknesses from being introduced in future versions of the application.