Trustwave's SpiderLabs Security Advisory TWSL2011-014: Vulnerability in Pantech Web Browser SSL Implementation Published: 2011-09-23 Version: 1.0 Vendor: Pantech (http://www.pantechusa.com) Product: Link P7040P, others may be vulnerable Version affected: JLUS040201 confirmed, others may be vulnerable Product description: The Pantech Link is a mobile phone supporting a 2.4" LCD screen and full keyboard that facilitates simple text messaging. Credit: Paul Kehrer of Trustwave SpiderLabs Finding: Vulnerability in Pantech Web Browser SSL Implementation Pantech Link/P7040P browser SSL certificate parsing contains a flaw where it fails to check the Basic Constraints parameter of certificates in the chain. By signing a new certificate using a legitimate end entity certificate, an attacker can obtain a "valid" certificate for any domain. For example: -TrustedCA --somedomain.com (legitimate certificate) ---api.someotherdomain.com (signed by somedomain.com) Using this technique any SSL traffic using the api.someotherdomain.com certificate can be intercepted transparently to the end user if the attacker is in control of the network. Revision History: 08/12/11 - Vulnerability Disclosed 09/23/11 - Advisory Published Remediation Steps: This vulnerability has not been addressed at the time of this advisory. Mobile users should be aware of this issue and proceed with caution when transmitting SSL traffic. About Trustwave: Trustwave is the leading provider of on-demand and subscription-based information security and payment card industry compliance management solutions to businesses and government entities throughout the world. For organizations faced with today's challenging data security and compliance environment, Trustwave provides a unique approach with comprehensive solutions that include its flagship TrustKeeper compliance management software and other proprietary security solutions. Trustwave has helped thousands of organizations--ranging from Fortune 500 businesses and large financial institutions to small and medium-sized retailers--manage compliance and secure their network infrastructure, data communications and critical information assets. Trustwave is headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, China and Australia. For more information, visit https://www.trustwave.com About Trustwave's SpiderLabs: SpiderLabs(R) is the advanced security team at Trustwave focused on application security, incident response, penetration testing, physical security and security research. The team has performed over a thousand incident investigations, thousands of penetration tests and hundreds of application security tests globally. In addition, the SpiderLabs Research team provides intelligence through bleeding-edge research and proof of concept tool development to enhance Trustwave's products and services. https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs Disclaimer: The information provided in this advisory is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Trustwave disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Trustwave or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Trustwave or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply. This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/