CVE-2014-7530 in PRIX IMPORT
Summary
by MITRE
The PRIX IMPORT (aka com.myapphone.android.myapppriximport) 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 • 10/10/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7530 affects the PRIX IMPORT Android application version 1.0, specifically targeting the application's secure communication protocols. This flaw represents a critical security weakness in the application's implementation of SSL/TLS certificate validation mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly verify X.509 certificates presented by SSL servers during secure connections, creating a significant attack surface that adversaries can exploit to compromise the integrity of communications between the mobile application and backend services.
This technical flaw directly relates to CWE-295, which addresses improper certificate validation in secure communications. The application's inability to validate server certificates means it accepts any certificate presented by a server without proper verification of the certificate authority, domain name matching, or certificate expiration status. This vulnerability creates a man-in-the-middle attack vector where malicious actors can intercept communications by presenting forged certificates that appear legitimate to the vulnerable application. The attack typically involves an attacker positioning themselves between the application and the legitimate server, then presenting a malicious certificate that the application accepts due to the missing validation checks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it allows attackers to obtain sensitive information that may include user credentials, personal data, financial information, or other confidential communications between the mobile application and its servers. This weakness is particularly concerning for applications handling sensitive user data, as it undermines the fundamental security assurances provided by SSL/TLS encryption protocols. The vulnerability affects the application's ability to maintain secure communication channels, potentially leading to data breaches, identity theft, and unauthorized access to user accounts or services. Attackers can exploit this flaw to redirect traffic to malicious servers, capture transmitted data, or even modify communications in transit.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper SSL certificate validation mechanisms within the application. The recommended approach involves implementing robust certificate pinning techniques that validate certificate chains against trusted certificate authorities, ensuring domain name matching, and verifying certificate expiration dates. Security measures should include configuring the application to reject self-signed certificates unless explicitly trusted through a secure pinning mechanism. Organizations should also implement certificate transparency checks and consider using additional security layers such as public key pinning to prevent the acceptance of forged certificates. The remediation process must align with industry best practices for mobile application security and should be validated through comprehensive security testing to ensure that all communication channels maintain proper certificate validation. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of secure coding practices and the necessity of implementing proper cryptographic validation mechanisms in mobile applications to prevent successful man-in-the-middle attacks.