CVE-2018-2460 in Business One
Summary
by MITRE
SAP Business One Android application, version 1.2, does not verify the certificate properly for HTTPS connection. This allows attacker to do MITM attack.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/22/2020
The vulnerability identified in CVE-2018-2460 affects the SAP Business One Android application version 1.2, specifically targeting the application's handling of secure communication protocols. This flaw represents a critical security weakness in the mobile application's implementation of Transport Layer Security (TLS) verification mechanisms, creating an exploitable condition that undermines the integrity of encrypted communications between the mobile client and backend servers. The vulnerability stems from improper certificate validation processes that fail to adequately authenticate the identity of the remote server during HTTPS handshakes.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's failure to perform comprehensive certificate validation during the TLS connection establishment process. This inadequate verification allows malicious actors to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by presenting forged certificates that the application accepts without proper scrutiny. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-295, which specifically addresses improper certificate validation, and represents a direct violation of secure communication protocols that should ensure server authenticity and data integrity. The application's certificate validation routine appears to bypass essential checks such as certificate chain validation, hostname verification, and trust anchor validation, leaving the communication channel susceptible to interception and manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data confidentiality breaches to encompass complete compromise of the application's security posture. Attackers can exploit this weakness to intercept sensitive business data, including financial information, customer records, and operational details transmitted between mobile users and SAP Business One servers. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations relying on mobile business applications for critical operations, as it enables attackers to gain unauthorized access to business intelligence and potentially escalate privileges within the corporate network. This weakness creates opportunities for credential theft, data exfiltration, and unauthorized transaction processing that could result in significant financial and reputational damage.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including updating to the latest version of the SAP Business One Android application where the certificate validation has been properly addressed. The remediation process should involve comprehensive security testing of all mobile applications to verify proper TLS implementation and certificate validation procedures. Network monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect anomalous traffic patterns indicative of man-in-the-middle attacks, while security policies should mandate regular vulnerability assessments of mobile applications. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper certificate validation in mobile applications and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1041, which covers data compression and encryption techniques used to avoid detection, emphasizing the need for robust endpoint security measures. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as network segmentation, encrypted communication monitoring, and regular security awareness training for mobile users to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in other applications.