CVE-2014-7519 in Manager Game Cff
Summary
by MITRE
The Cycling Manager Game Cff (aka com.CyclingManagerGame) 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 • 10/09/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7519 affects the Cycling Manager Game Cff Android application version 1.0, specifically targeting its secure communication protocols. This represents a critical flaw in the application's implementation of SSL/TLS certificate validation mechanisms, creating a significant security risk for users who interact with the application's network services. The vulnerability resides in the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL connections, which directly violates fundamental security principles of secure communication.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate verification within the application's SSL implementation. When the application establishes connections to remote servers, it does not perform the necessary checks to validate certificate authenticity, issuer trust, or certificate expiration status. This weakness allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting crafted certificates that appear legitimate to the vulnerable application. The flaw directly corresponds to CWE-295, which describes improper certificate validation, and represents a failure in the application's cryptographic implementation that undermines the entire SSL/TLS security framework.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it enables attackers to establish fraudulent connections that can compromise user data, session tokens, and potentially sensitive personal information. Mobile applications that rely on secure communication channels for user authentication, data synchronization, or transaction processing become particularly vulnerable to exploitation. Attackers can exploit this weakness to intercept communications, modify data in transit, or redirect users to malicious endpoints without the application's knowledge or protection. This vulnerability particularly affects applications that handle user credentials, personal information, or financial transactions, as the lack of certificate verification removes a critical defense layer against network-based attacks.
Organizations and developers should implement comprehensive mitigation strategies that include proper certificate validation, implementation of certificate pinning mechanisms, and regular security assessments of mobile application communication protocols. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under network infiltration techniques, where adversaries exploit weak SSL/TLS implementations to establish persistent access to victim systems. Remediation efforts must focus on implementing robust certificate validation routines, ensuring proper certificate chain verification, and incorporating industry-standard security practices such as certificate pinning to prevent the exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in future releases.