CVE-2014-7719 in BASEBALL MANAGER K
Summary
by MITRE
The BASEBALL MANAGER K (aka com.cjenm.yagamkgoogle) application 1.13 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 • 10/16/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7719 affects the BASEBALL MANAGER K Android application version 1.13, specifically targeting its implementation of secure communication protocols. This flaw represents a critical security weakness in the application's cryptographic certificate validation mechanism, creating an environment where malicious actors can exploit the lack of proper SSL/TLS certificate verification. The application fails to properly validate X.509 certificates presented by SSL servers, which fundamentally undermines the security assurances that secure communication protocols are designed to provide.
This technical deficiency places the application at significant risk of man-in-the-middle attacks where attackers can intercept and manipulate communications between the mobile application and remote servers. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to implement proper certificate chain validation, hostname verification, or trust store validation mechanisms that are standard requirements for secure mobile applications. Without proper X.509 certificate verification, the application cannot distinguish between legitimate servers and malicious impostors, allowing attackers to present forged certificates that appear authentic to the application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it enables attackers to obtain sensitive information through crafted certificates that can compromise user data, session tokens, and confidential communications. This weakness directly violates fundamental security principles outlined in industry standards such as CWE-295, which addresses improper certificate validation in security protocols. The vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to establish trust with the application while simultaneously compromising the integrity of all communications that rely on the application's secure channel implementation.
The implications of this vulnerability align with ATT&CK technique T1046, which describes network service scanning and the exploitation of weak cryptographic implementations. Mobile applications that fail to properly validate certificates create attack surfaces that can be leveraged for credential theft, data exfiltration, and session hijacking. This flaw particularly affects applications that handle sensitive user information or financial data, as the lack of certificate verification removes a critical security control that should prevent unauthorized access to protected resources.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper certificate validation mechanisms including certificate pinning, hostname verification, and robust trust store management. The application should enforce strict certificate chain validation, implement certificate transparency checks, and utilize secure communication libraries that properly handle X.509 certificate validation. Additionally, developers should implement certificate pinning to prevent the application from accepting certificates from untrusted authorities, thereby reducing the effectiveness of certificate-based attacks. These measures align with security best practices established in OWASP Mobile Top 10 and NIST guidelines for mobile application security, ensuring that cryptographic implementations meet industry standards for secure communications.