CVE-2014-5871: Medium severity piwik mobile 2 vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2014
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Updated

The Piwik Mobile 2 (aka org.piwik.mobile2) application 2.0.1 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Piwik Piwik Mobile 2 Android=2.0.1

Event History

Sep 11, 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-2014-5871?

CVE-2014-5871 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5871?

To fix CVE-2014-5871, users should update the Piwik Mobile 2 application to a version that includes proper SSL certificate validation.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2014-5871 facilitate?

CVE-2014-5871 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers and obtain sensitive information.

4

Which version of Piwik Mobile 2 is affected by CVE-2014-5871?

The affected version of Piwik Mobile 2 is 2.0.1 for Android.

5

What happens if I do not address CVE-2014-5871?

Failing to address CVE-2014-5871 puts users at risk of having their sensitive information intercepted by attackers.

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