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CVE-2014-6896

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2014-6896 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Yik Yak (aka com.yik.yak) application 2.0.002 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Yik Yak (aka com.yik.yak) application 2.0.002 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
YikyakappYik Yak2.0.002

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6896?
The Yik Yak (aka com.yik.yak) application 2.0.002 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-6896?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6896 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6896?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST