CVE-2014-5896 describes a critical vulnerability in the GlobalTalk- free phone calls Android application version 2.1.4, where the app fails to properly validate X.509 certificates from SSL servers. This flaw allows a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacker on the same network to spoof legitimate servers using a crafted certificate, potentially intercepting sensitive user information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity due to its network-adjacent attack vector and medium attack complexity, with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:seawolftech:globaltalk-_free_phone_calls:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:android:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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