CVE-2014-7604 in Easy Tips For Glowing Skin
Summary
by MITRE
The Easy Tips For Glowing Skin (aka com.n.easytipsforglowingskin) 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 • 10/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7604 affects the Easy Tips For Glowing Skin Android application version 1.0, representing a critical flaw in the application's secure communication implementation. This vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections, creating a significant security gap that exposes users to sophisticated man-in-the-middle attacks. The issue directly impacts the application's ability to establish trust with remote servers, fundamentally undermining the security of data transmission between the mobile device and backend services.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate verification mechanisms within the application's SSL implementation. When the application establishes secure connections to remote servers, it fails to perform the essential validation steps required to confirm certificate authenticity, including checking certificate chains, verifying issuer signatures, and validating domain names against certificate subjects. This omission places the application squarely within CWE-295, which specifically addresses improper certificate validation in secure communications. The vulnerability creates a trust boundary failure that allows attackers to present fraudulent certificates that the application will accept without question, effectively bypassing the entire SSL/TLS security framework.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability exposes users to severe risks including data interception, credential theft, and unauthorized access to personal information. Attackers can exploit this weakness by positioning themselves between the application and legitimate servers, presenting malicious certificates that appear valid to the application. The implications extend beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable complete account compromise, especially if the application handles sensitive user data such as login credentials, personal health information, or financial details. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1041, which describes data compression and encryption for exfiltration, as attackers can more easily intercept and manipulate data flows.
The impact of this vulnerability is particularly concerning given the mobile application environment where users frequently engage in sensitive activities such as account management, personal data sharing, and communication with backend services. The lack of certificate verification creates an attack surface that allows adversaries to establish false connections with the application's servers, potentially redirecting user traffic to malicious endpoints. Security professionals should recognize this as a critical issue that requires immediate remediation, as the vulnerability enables sophisticated attacks that can compromise user privacy and data integrity. The flaw represents a fundamental failure in secure coding practices and demonstrates the critical importance of implementing proper SSL/TLS certificate validation mechanisms in mobile applications. Organizations should implement comprehensive certificate pinning strategies, establish robust certificate validation routines, and conduct regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in their mobile applications.