Vulnerability Description
The Free eBooks (aka com.bmfapps.freekindlebooks) application 14 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Free Ebooks Project | Free Ebooks | 14.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582497Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/768529US Government Resource
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t5GXwjw82SyunALVJb2w0zi3FoLRIkfGPc7AMjRF
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582497Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/768529US Government Resource
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t5GXwjw82SyunALVJb2w0zi3FoLRIkfGPc7AMjRF
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5588?
CVE-2014-5588 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Free eBooks (aka com.bmfapps.freekindlebooks) application 14 for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain s...
How severe is CVE-2014-5588?
CVE-2014-5588 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-2014-5588?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Free Ebooks Project Free Ebooks.