CVE-2014-5894: The AireTalk: Text, Call, & More! (aka com.pingshow.amper) application 2.0.73 for Android does not verify X.50

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5894 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting airetalk text call \& more\!. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AireTalk: Text, Call, & More! (aka com.pingshow.amper) application 2.0.73 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	2014-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-15 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pingshow airetalk text call \& more\! DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.73

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.73

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy airetalk-text-call--more || rpm -q airetalk-text-call--more || airetalk-text-call--more --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.73 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison airetalk-text-call--more sudo apt install airetalk-text-call--more=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.73> sudo apt-mark hold airetalk-text-call--more

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

dnf --showduplicates list airetalk-text-call--more sudo dnf downgrade airetalk-text-call--more-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.73> sudo dnf versionlock add airetalk-text-call--more

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5894?

airetalk text call \& more\!: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5894 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5894 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-2014-5894 affect?

CVE-2014-5894 affects airetalk text call \& more\!. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The AireTalk: Text, Call, & More! (aka com.pingshow.amper) application 2.0.73 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

How urgent is CVE-2014-5894?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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