Apple iOS up to 7.1.2 information disclosure

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A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS up to 7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Apple iOS before 8 does not follow the intended configuration setting for text-message preview on the lock screen, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this screen.

The weakness was presented 09/17/2014 by Mattia Schirinzi (evad3rs) with San Pietro Vernotico as HT6441 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-4356 since 06/20/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (96081), SecurityFocus (BID 69882†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46188†).

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 8

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6441
Researcher: Mattia Schirinzi (evad3rs)
Organization: San Pietro Vernotico
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4356 (🔍)
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X-Force: 96081
SecurityFocus: 69882 - RETIRED: Apple iOS Prior to iOS 8 and TV Prior to TV 7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1030866
Vulnerability Center: 46188 - Apple iOS <8 for Multiple Devices Local Information Disclosure of Text Messages in Lock Screen - CVE-2014-4356, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2014 17:39
Updated: 02/20/2022 09:54
Changes: 09/22/2014 17:39 (66), 06/06/2017 08:38 (6), 02/20/2022 09:54 (3)
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