CVE-2014-3908: Medium severity amazon kindle vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2014
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Updated

The Amazon.com Kindle application before 4.5.0 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Amazon Kindle Android<=4.4.4
Amazon Kindle Android=4.4.0

Event History

Aug 30, 2014
CVE Published
09:55 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3908?

CVE-2014-3908 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3908?

To fix CVE-2014-3908, update the Amazon Kindle application to version 4.5.0 or later for Android.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2014-3908 allow?

CVE-2014-3908 can allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers and intercept sensitive information.

4

Which versions of the Amazon Kindle app are affected by CVE-2014-3908?

CVE-2014-3908 affects the Amazon Kindle application versions prior to 4.5.0 for Android, including 4.4.4 and 4.4.0.

5

What does CVE-2014-3908 exploit in the Amazon Kindle application?

CVE-2014-3908 exploits the lack of verification for X.509 certificates from SSL servers in the affected versions of the Kindle app.

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