CVE-2014-5943:CVE-2014-5943 - LabMSF Antivirus beta for Android does not verify X.509 certificates, allowing man-in-the-middle attacks.

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The LabMSF Antivirus beta (com.ReSync.RNGN) 1.0.2 application Beta for Android does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers. This vulnerability enables attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, where they can impersonate servers and intercept sensitive information by using a crafted certificate.

Overview

This CVE describes a security vulnerability in the LabMSF Antivirus beta application for Android, version 1.0.2. The issue allows malicious actors to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by exploiting the lack of X.509 certificate verification.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users of the LabMSF Antivirus beta application for Android should update to a patched version that includes proper X.509 certificate validation. It is recommended to regularly check for updates from the vendor to ensure the application is secure against such attacks.

References

  1. Vulnerability Note VU#115217 - Link
  2. Vulnerability Note VU#582497 - Link
  3. Additional Reference - Link

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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