Vulnerability Description
The Adcolony library 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.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adcolony | Adcolony Library | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/199345US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582497US Government Resource
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t5GXwjw82SyunALVJb2w0zi3FoLRIkfGPc7AMjRF
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/199345US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582497US Government Resource
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t5GXwjw82SyunALVJb2w0zi3FoLRIkfGPc7AMjRF
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5524?
CVE-2014-5524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Adcolony library 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 certifica...
How severe is CVE-2014-5524?
CVE-2014-5524 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adcolony Adcolony Library.