CVE-2014-7748 in Garip Ve Ilginc Olaylar
Summary
by MITRE
The Garip Ve Ilginc Olaylar (aka com.wGaripveeIlgincOlay) 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 • 10/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7748 affects the Garip Ve Ilginc Olaylar Android application version 0.1, representing a critical security flaw in the application's implementation of secure communications. This issue stems from the application's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates during SSL/TLS connections, creating a significant attack surface that adversaries can exploit to compromise user data integrity and confidentiality.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's absence of certificate verification mechanisms, which is a fundamental security requirement for establishing trust in secure communications. When an Android application establishes an SSL connection to a remote server, it should validate the server's certificate against a trusted certificate authority to ensure the authenticity of the endpoint. This process involves checking certificate validity periods, verifying the certificate chain, and confirming that the certificate was issued by a trusted authority. The application's failure to perform these checks creates a path for man-in-the-middle attacks where attackers can present fraudulent certificates that the application will accept as legitimate.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-295, which describes the weakness of "Improper Certificate Validation" in security protocols. The flaw enables attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by intercepting communications between the vulnerable application and its servers. When users interact with the application, they unknowingly transmit sensitive information to attacker-controlled servers that present forged certificates. The attack scenario typically involves an attacker positioned between the user's device and the legitimate server, capable of decrypting and modifying communications without detection.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception, as it undermines the fundamental security assurances that users expect from secure applications. Attackers can exploit this weakness to obtain personal information, session tokens, login credentials, and other sensitive data that users transmit through the vulnerable application. The attack vector is particularly concerning in mobile environments where users may be accessing the application over unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, making the attack surface even more expansive.
From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with techniques involving T1046 Network Service Scanning and T1566 Phishing, as attackers can leverage the insecure certificate validation to establish false trust relationships with users. The vulnerability also relates to T1557 Man-in-the-Middle attacks, where the application's failure to validate certificates provides an ideal environment for such attacks to succeed. Organizations should consider implementing network monitoring to detect anomalous certificate behavior and establish proper certificate pinning mechanisms.
The recommended mitigation strategies include implementing proper certificate validation procedures that verify certificate chains against trusted authorities, implementing certificate pinning to prevent the acceptance of fraudulent certificates, and ensuring that all SSL/TLS connections undergo rigorous verification processes before establishing secure communication channels. Additionally, developers should regularly update their security libraries and implement industry-standard security practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases. The application should be updated to include proper certificate validation mechanisms that align with security best practices and industry standards such as those outlined in RFC 5280 for X.509 certificate validation.