CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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5.2 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 on ARM (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ptmx_get_ioctl
. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and device crash) via a crafted call.
The weakness was shared 03/11/2014 as HT6162 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-1278 since 01/08/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/31/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72962 (Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r.
Upgrading to version 7.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91706) and Tenable (72962). The entries 5639, 9023, 10844 and 10845 are related to this item.
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CPE 2.3
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 72962
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: iOS 7.1
Timeline
01/08/2014 🔍03/10/2014 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: HT6162
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1278 (🔍)
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X-Force: 91706 - Apple iOS and Apple TV ARM ptmx_get_ioctl code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 54270
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entry
Created: 03/13/2014 11:17Updated: 03/31/2019 10:25
Changes: 03/13/2014 11:17 (64), 03/31/2019 10:25 (7)
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