CVE-2014-7726 in Golosinas Simpson1
Summary
by MITRE
The Golosinas Simpson1 (aka com.wGolosinasSimpson1) 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 • 10/16/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7726 affects the Golosinas Simpson1 Android application version 0.1, representing a critical security flaw in the application's secure communication implementation. This issue stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections, creating a significant pathway for malicious actors to compromise the application's security posture. The vulnerability specifically targets the certificate verification process that should normally validate the authenticity of SSL servers before establishing secure connections.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's inability to perform proper certificate chain validation and hostname verification, which are fundamental components of secure SSL/TLS communication. When an Android application fails to verify X.509 certificates, it essentially accepts any certificate presented by a server without confirming its legitimacy or trustworthiness. This weakness directly violates established security protocols and creates an environment where attackers can exploit the trust relationship between the client and server. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-295, which specifically addresses "Improper Certificate Validation" in security implementations, and represents a classic example of insufficient certificate validation that enables man-in-the-middle attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it allows attackers to establish fraudulent SSL connections that appear legitimate to the victim application. In a man-in-the-middle scenario, an attacker can present a crafted certificate that the application accepts without verification, enabling them to intercept, modify, or steal sensitive information transmitted between the application and its servers. This compromise affects all data exchanges, including user credentials, personal information, financial data, or any other sensitive content that the application may handle. The vulnerability particularly impacts user privacy and data integrity, as the application cannot guarantee that communications are occurring with the intended server rather than an attacker's server.
This vulnerability exposes the application to various attack vectors within the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically relating to initial access and credential access techniques. Attackers can leverage this flaw to establish persistent access to user data through compromised communication channels, potentially enabling further exploitation of the device or network. The lack of certificate verification creates a trust boundary that can be easily exploited, making it a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to harvest sensitive information. Organizations using this application face significant risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations, particularly if the application handles personally identifiable information or financial data. The vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental security gap that violates industry best practices for mobile application security and SSL/TLS implementation standards. Mitigation strategies should include implementing proper certificate pinning, enabling strict certificate validation, and ensuring that all SSL/TLS connections perform comprehensive verification of certificate chains and hostname matching to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future implementations.