CVE-2015-7731 in Mobile Platform
Summary
by MITRE • 08/10/2021
SAP Mobile Platform 3.0 SP05 ClientHub allows attackers to obtain the keystream and other sensitive information via the DataVault, aka SAP Security Note 2094830.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-7731 affects SAP Mobile Platform 3.0 SP05 ClientHub component, specifically exposing weaknesses in the DataVault implementation that enables unauthorized access to cryptographic keystreams and sensitive data. This issue represents a critical security flaw that undermines the confidentiality and integrity of data processed through the mobile platform's client infrastructure. The vulnerability stems from insufficient protection mechanisms within the DataVault subsystem, which is designed to secure sensitive information but fails to adequately prevent unauthorized extraction of cryptographic material.
The technical flaw manifests through improper implementation of cryptographic key management within the ClientHub component, allowing attackers to exploit weaknesses in the data protection mechanisms. This vulnerability falls under the category of cryptographic weakness as defined by CWE-327, specifically relating to the use of weak or improperly implemented cryptographic algorithms. The DataVault component fails to properly isolate and protect the keystream generation process, enabling attackers to potentially reconstruct cryptographic keys or extract sensitive information that should remain protected. The vulnerability exists due to inadequate separation of concerns between the cryptographic operations and the data access interfaces within the mobile platform's client-side implementation.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing SAP Mobile Platform 3.0 SP05, as it enables attackers to potentially decrypt sensitive data and compromise the security posture of mobile applications. The attack vector involves exploitation of the DataVault functionality to extract keystream information that could be used to decrypt communications or access protected data within the mobile platform environment. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality of data at rest and in transit, potentially exposing business-critical information and user data that organizations rely on for secure mobile operations. The impact extends beyond individual applications to potentially affect the entire mobile platform ecosystem and associated data repositories.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the SAP Security Note 2094830 patches and updates that address the cryptographic weaknesses in the DataVault implementation. The recommended approach involves strengthening the key management processes and implementing proper isolation mechanisms between cryptographic operations and data access components. Security controls should include monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to the DataVault functionality and implementing additional authentication layers to prevent exploitation. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1552.001 for Unsecured Credentials and T1552.005 for Credentials in Files, as the weakness enables attackers to extract sensitive cryptographic material that can be used for further attacks within the mobile platform environment. Organizations must also consider implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the vulnerable ClientHub component to unauthorized users.