CVE-2014-7617 in www.roads365.com
Summary
by MITRE
The www.roads365.com (aka ydx.android) application 1.0.1 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 • 10/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7617 affects the ydx.android application version 1.0.1 for Android platforms, specifically targeting the application's secure communication protocols. This issue represents a critical flaw in the application's implementation of Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate validation mechanisms, creating a significant security risk for users who rely on the application for sensitive data transmission. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates presented by SSL servers during the secure communication establishment process. This weakness directly violates fundamental security principles that govern secure network communications and exposes users to potential data interception and manipulation attacks.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate verification within the application's SSL/TLS implementation, making it susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks where attackers can present fraudulent certificates to establish false secure connections. This vulnerability maps directly to CWE-295, which addresses "Improper Certificate Validation," and represents a failure in the certificate chain validation process that should normally occur during SSL handshakes. The application's insecure implementation allows attackers to create malicious certificates that appear legitimate to the application, enabling them to intercept, modify, or steal sensitive information transmitted between the mobile device and remote servers. The flaw operates at the application layer of the OSI model, specifically affecting the secure socket layer communication components.
Operationally, this vulnerability creates a substantial risk for users of the ydx.android application, particularly when accessing sensitive information or performing transactions that require secure communication channels. Attackers can exploit this weakness to perform session hijacking, data exfiltration, and credential theft operations without detection, as the application fails to validate the authenticity of the SSL certificates it encounters. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable full account compromise, financial fraud, and corporate data breaches. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1041, which covers "Exfiltration Over C2 Channel," as attackers can leverage the compromised secure communication channels to exfiltrate sensitive data. The risk is particularly elevated in environments where users access the application over unsecured networks such as public wifi hotspots.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper certificate validation mechanisms within the application's SSL/TLS stack. The recommended approach involves implementing certificate pinning techniques to ensure that only pre-approved certificates are accepted, along with proper certificate chain validation that verifies certificate authorities and expiration dates. Security patches should enforce strict certificate validation procedures that align with industry standards such as those outlined in RFC 5280 for X.509 certificate validation and RFC 6125 for hostname verification. Organizations should also consider implementing certificate transparency monitoring and regular security audits to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in mobile applications. The fix should include comprehensive testing of the SSL/TLS implementation to ensure that all certificate validation checks are properly enforced and that the application cannot be deceived by malicious certificates.