CVE-2014-5704 Weak cryptography in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can spoof servers and obtain sensitive information because the Android app fails to verify SSL certificates.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-5704?
CVE-2014-5704 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The DISH Anywhere (aka com.sm.SlingGuide.Dish) application 3.5.10 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.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5704?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dish Dish Anywhere.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5704?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2014-5704 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5704 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpjh-g57v-5xhp.