CVE-2014-5738: The Garfield's Defense (aka com.webprancer.google.garfieldDefense) application 1.5.4 for Android does not veri

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5738 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting garfield\'s defense. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Garfield's Defense (aka com.webprancer.google.garfieldDefense) application 1.5.4 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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: webprancer

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-09 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webprancer garfield\'s defense DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy garfields-defense || rpm -q garfields-defense || garfields-defense --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison garfields-defense sudo apt install garfields-defense=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.4> sudo apt-mark hold garfields-defense

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list garfields-defense sudo dnf downgrade garfields-defense-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add garfields-defense

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5738?

garfield\'s defense: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5738 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5738 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-5738 affect?

CVE-2014-5738 affects garfield\'s defense. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Garfield's Defense (aka com.webprancer.google.garfieldDefense) application 1.5.4 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

How urgent is CVE-2014-5738?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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