CVE-2014-5722: Medium severity swiftkey keyboard vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2014
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Updated

The SwiftKey Keyboard + Emoji (aka com.touchtype.swiftkey) application 5.0.2.4 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

1 affected component
SwiftKey Swiftkey Keyboard \+ Emoji Android=5.0.2.4

Event History

Sep 9, 2014
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-2014-5722?

CVE-2014-5722 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5722?

To mitigate CVE-2014-5722, update the SwiftKey Keyboard + Emoji application to the latest version that properly validates SSL certificates.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-5722?

CVE-2014-5722 specifically affects SwiftKey Keyboard + Emoji version 5.0.2.4 for Android devices.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-5722?

CVE-2014-5722 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, where attackers spoof SSL servers.

5

What kind of information is at risk due to CVE-2014-5722?

CVE-2014-5722 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from users due to improper SSL certificate validation.

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