CVE-2013-4700
First published: Wed Aug 21 2013(Updated: )
The Yahoo! Japan Shopping application 1.4 and earlier 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.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Japan Shopping | <=1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4700?
CVE-2013-4700 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4700?
To mitigate CVE-2013-4700, upgrade to a version of the Yahoo! Japan Shopping application later than 1.4 that includes proper SSL certificate validation.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4700?
CVE-2013-4700 affects version 1.4 and earlier of the Yahoo! Japan Shopping application on Android devices.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-4700 enable?
CVE-2013-4700 enables man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to spoof servers and intercept sensitive information.
What information can be compromised due to CVE-2013-4700?
CVE-2013-4700 can lead to the exposure of sensitive user information through exploited SSL connections.
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