Web Browser & Explorer for Android SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:69899

Info

Web Browser & Explorer for Android SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 69899
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-5616
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 03 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 03 2014 12:00AM
Credit: Will Dormann of the CERT/CC
Vulnerable: Litter Penguin Web Browser & Explorer 2.0.7 ~~~Android~~
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Web Browser & Explorer for Android SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Web Browser & Explorer for Android is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because the application fails to properly validate SSL certificates.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks or impersonate trusted servers, which will aid in further attacks.

Web Browser & Explorer 2.0.7 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Web Browser & Explorer for Android SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available network utilities to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Web Browser & Explorer for Android SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Web Browser & Explorer for Android SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

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