CVE-2019-14516 Security feature bypass in n/a
The Android mAadhaar application fails to validate SSL certificates, allowing attackers to intercept and read sensitive data via man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-14516?
CVE-2019-14516 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The mAadhaar application 1.2.7 for Android lacks SSL Certificate Validation, leading to man-in-the-middle attacks against requests for FAQs or Help.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14516?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Uidai Maadhaar.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-14516 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14516 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx2w-hj9r-4gwr.