CVE-2014-7634 in Adopt O Pet
Summary
by MITRE
The Adopt O Pet (aka com.wFindAPet) application 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 CVE-2014-7634 vulnerability affects the Adopt O Pet mobile application for android systems, specifically version 0.1, which demonstrates a critical flaw in the application's security architecture. This vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS communications, creating a significant security gap that exposes users to sophisticated attack vectors. The issue represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's cryptographic security implementation, where the mobile application neglects to perform essential certificate verification processes that are standard practice in secure communication protocols.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of certificate pinning or validation mechanisms within the application's network communication stack. When the application establishes secure connections to remote servers, it fails to verify the authenticity of the SSL certificates presented by those servers. This omission allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting fraudulent certificates that appear legitimate to the application. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-295, which addresses improper certificate validation in security protocols, and specifically demonstrates weaknesses in certificate trust verification processes. Attackers can exploit this by intercepting network traffic and presenting malicious certificates that the application accepts without proper scrutiny.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, creating a comprehensive threat landscape for users of the application. Malicious actors can exploit this weakness to obtain sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and potentially financial information if the application handles such data. The vulnerability undermines the fundamental security assurances that SSL/TLS protocols are designed to provide, effectively rendering the encryption layer useless against determined attackers. This weakness enables attackers to not only eavesdrop on communications but also to actively manipulate data in transit, potentially altering application responses or injecting malicious content.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-7634 require immediate implementation of proper certificate validation mechanisms within the application's network security architecture. The recommended approach involves implementing certificate pinning techniques that validate certificate chains against trusted certificate authorities while maintaining proper certificate verification processes. Security patches should enforce strict certificate validation including checking certificate expiration dates, verifying certificate signatures, and ensuring proper certificate chain validation. Organizations should also implement the ATT&CK framework's T1041 technique for secure communication, ensuring that all network communications properly validate SSL certificates and implement robust certificate trust management. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to verify that certificate validation mechanisms remain effective against evolving attack techniques. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of mobile application security practices and demonstrates that proper cryptographic implementation is essential for protecting user data in mobile environments.