CVE-2014-7802 in Top Roller Coasters Europe 2
Summary
by MITRE
The Top Roller Coasters Europe 2 (aka com.appaapps.top10tallesteuropeanrollercoasters2) application @7F050001 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 • 10/19/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-7802 affects the Top Roller Coasters Europe 2 Android application, specifically targeting its implementation of secure communication protocols. This application, identified by the package name com.appaapps.top10tallesteuropeanrollercoasters2, demonstrates a critical flaw in its cryptographic security measures that exposes users to significant risks during network communications. The application's failure to properly validate SSL/TLS certificates represents a fundamental breakdown in its security architecture, creating an environment where malicious actors can exploit the trust relationship between client and server.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's inability to perform proper X.509 certificate verification during SSL handshakes. This weakness directly violates established security principles for secure communication and falls under the category of certificate validation failures as classified by CWE-295. When an Android application fails to verify server certificates, it essentially disables the entire certificate-based authentication mechanism that SSL/TLS protocols rely upon for establishing trust. The application accepts any certificate presented by a server without validating its authenticity, issuer, or cryptographic integrity, which creates a pathway for attackers to establish fraudulent connections.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability enables man-in-the-middle attacks that can compromise sensitive user data and communications. Attackers can create malicious certificates that appear legitimate to the vulnerable application, allowing them to intercept, modify, or steal data transmitted between the user's device and legitimate servers. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential session hijacking, credential exposure, and the injection of malicious content into the application's communication channels. This vulnerability affects all users of the application who engage in network communications, particularly when accessing services that require secure connections.
The security implications of this vulnerability align with techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1046 tactic for network service scanning and T1566 for credential harvesting through social engineering. The lack of certificate verification creates an environment where attackers can establish persistent surveillance positions and collect sensitive information without detection. Organizations should consider implementing network monitoring to detect anomalous certificate behavior and ensure that applications properly validate SSL certificates to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited in real-world scenarios.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate remediation of the application's SSL certificate validation implementation. Developers must implement proper certificate pinning mechanisms or ensure that the application validates certificate chains against trusted certificate authorities. The solution involves configuring the application to verify certificate signatures, check certificate expiration dates, and validate the certificate's purpose and trust chain. Additionally, implementing certificate transparency measures and regularly updating the trusted certificate store can help prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Security audits should verify that all network communications properly validate SSL/TLS certificates to ensure that the application maintains secure communication channels with external services.