CVE-2014-7560 in Cloud
Summary
by MITRE
The Fabasoft Cloud (aka com.fabasoft.android.cmis.folio_cloud) application 3.0.1 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 • 10/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7560 affects the Fabasoft Cloud application version 3.0.1 for Android devices, representing a critical security flaw in the application's SSL/TLS certificate validation mechanism. This issue falls under the category of weak cryptographic practices and certificate verification failures that have significant implications for mobile application security. The vulnerability specifically targets the application's inability to properly validate X.509 certificates presented by SSL servers during secure communications, creating a pathway for malicious actors to exploit the trust relationship between the mobile client and remote servers.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's failure to implement proper certificate pinning or validation routines that would normally verify the authenticity and trustworthiness of SSL certificates presented by remote servers. When an Android application establishes secure connections to web services or cloud infrastructure, it typically relies on the operating system's certificate store and trust model to validate server certificates against known Certificate Authorities. However, the Fabasoft Cloud application bypasses these security measures, allowing attackers to present fraudulent certificates that appear legitimate to the application. This weakness directly violates the fundamental security principle of certificate-based authentication that is essential for maintaining secure communication channels.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it enables man-in-the-middle attacks that can compromise sensitive data transmission between the mobile application and backend services. Attackers can exploit this flaw to intercept, modify, or redirect communications without detection, potentially accessing confidential information such as user credentials, personal data, business documents, or other sensitive content stored within the cloud environment. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in enterprise settings where the application may handle proprietary business information, financial data, or regulated content that requires strong security controls. This weakness creates an attack surface that can be leveraged for credential theft, data exfiltration, or disruption of business operations through service tampering.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-295, which specifically addresses "Improper Certificate Validation," and represents a failure to implement proper SSL/TLS security controls as outlined in industry best practices. The attack vector described in the vulnerability corresponds to techniques found in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1046 category for network service scanning and T1566 for credential access through social engineering, though the primary attack method involves direct network interception. Organizations using this application should implement immediate mitigations including certificate pinning, updating to versions with proper certificate validation, and deploying network monitoring solutions to detect suspicious certificate behavior. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of mobile application security testing and adherence to secure coding practices as recommended by NIST SP 800-53 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards for protecting against cryptographic weaknesses and authentication failures.