CVE-2014-7652 in Magicam Photo Magic Editor
Summary
by MITRE
The Magicam Photo Magic Editor (aka mobi.magicam.editor) application 5.0 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 • 10/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7652 affects the Magicam Photo Magic Editor application version 5.0 for Android operating systems. This security flaw resides in the application's implementation of secure communication protocols, specifically within its handling of SSL/TLS certificate validation mechanisms. The issue represents a critical weakness in the application's cryptographic security infrastructure that directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of data transmitted between the mobile application and remote servers.
The technical flaw manifests as a failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS handshake processes. This omission creates a path for man-in-the-middle attacks where malicious actors can intercept communications and present fraudulent certificates to establish fake secure connections. The application's inability to verify certificate authenticity means it accepts any certificate presented by a server without proper validation checks including certificate chain verification, expiration date validation, or issuer authentication. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-295 which specifically addresses improper certificate validation in security protocols.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception to potentially compromise user privacy and sensitive information. Mobile applications that rely on secure communication channels for user authentication, data synchronization, or content delivery become vulnerable to attackers who can manipulate the communication flow. In the context of photo editing applications, this could expose user photos, personal metadata, or account credentials that are transmitted over network connections. The vulnerability affects the fundamental security model of the Android application and creates opportunities for attackers to exploit the trust relationship between the client application and remote servers.
This security weakness directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1046 for network service scanning and T1566 for credential harvesting through man-in-the-middle attacks. The vulnerability represents a failure in the application's secure coding practices and demonstrates inadequate implementation of cryptographic security controls. Organizations and developers should recognize this as a critical security gap that requires immediate remediation through proper certificate validation implementation. The issue highlights the importance of following security best practices for mobile application development and emphasizes the need for comprehensive security testing of cryptographic implementations. Mitigation strategies should include implementing proper certificate pinning mechanisms, enforcing strict certificate validation procedures, and conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in mobile applications.