CVE-2014-5998: Medium severity skydrive assistant vulnerability

Published Sep 22, 2014
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Updated

The SkyDrive Assistant (aka com.dhh.sky) application 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Skydrive Assistant Project Skydrive Assistant Android=2.1

Event History

Sep 22, 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-2014-5998?

CVE-2014-5998 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5998?

To mitigate CVE-2014-5998, ensure that your application validates X.509 certificates properly and updates to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-5998?

CVE-2014-5998 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, where attackers can intercept and manipulate data exchanged between the application and servers.

4

Which application is affected by CVE-2014-5998?

CVE-2014-5998 affects the SkyDrive Assistant application, specifically version 2.1 for Android.

5

What information can be compromised by CVE-2014-5998?

CVE-2014-5998 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information of users through the use of maliciously crafted SSL certificates.

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