CVE-2014-7085: Medium severity independent i newspaper vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2014
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Updated

The i Newspaper (aka com.independent.thei) application @7F080184 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
independent I Newspaper Android=\@7f080184

Event History

Oct 19, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7085?

CVE-2014-7085 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How does CVE-2014-7085 affect Android applications?

CVE-2014-7085 affects Android applications by not validating X.509 certificates, which can be exploited by attackers to intercept sensitive data.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-7085?

The potential impacts of CVE-2014-7085 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and data breaches due to spoofed SSL servers.

4

How do I fix CVE-2014-7085?

To fix CVE-2014-7085, ensure that the application implements proper SSL certificate validation for secure connections.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2014-7085?

Users of the i Newspaper application on Android, specifically version @7F080184, are affected by CVE-2014-7085.

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