CVE-2014-5570
First published: Tue Sep 09 2014(Updated: )
The DailyFinance - Stocks & News (aka com.aol.mobile.dailyFinance) application 2.0.2.1 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: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Aol Dailyfinance | =2.0.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5570?
CVE-2014-5570 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5570?
To fix CVE-2014-5570, upgrade the DailyFinance application to a version that includes proper SSL certificate validation.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-5570?
CVE-2014-5570 affects version 2.0.2.1 of the DailyFinance application for Android.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-5570?
CVE-2014-5570 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks where attackers spoof SSL servers.
What data could be compromised due to CVE-2014-5570?
CVE-2014-5570 could potentially lead to the exposure of sensitive information as attackers can obtain data via a crafted SSL certificate.
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