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CVE-2014-5736

5.4 · MEDIUM

The Buy Coins (aka com.wBuyCoins) application 0.62.13364.24150 for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain…

Published Sep 9, 2014buycoinsCWE-310EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2014-5736 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting buycoins buy_coins. It was published on September 9, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Buy Coins (aka com.wBuyCoins) application 0.62.13364.24150 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from buycoins. Update buy_coins to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5736?

CVE-2014-5736 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting buycoins buy_coins. It was published on September 9, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-5736?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5736?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from buycoins. Update buy_coins to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-5736?

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