Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 CFNetwork FTPProtocol code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component CFNetwork FTPProtocol. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5912. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component CFNetwork FTPProtocol. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-17. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The CFNetwork FTPProtocol component in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote FTP proxy servers to trigger TCP connection attempts to intranet hosts via crafted responses.

The weakness was disclosed 09/16/2015 by Amit Klein as HT205212 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-5912 since 08/06/2015. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An issue existed in the handling of proxy connect responses. This issue was addressed by removing the set-cookie header while parsing the connect response.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370192 (Apple Mac OS X v10.11 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-09-30-3)).

Upgrading to version 9 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 SecurityFocus (BID 76764†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53104†). The entries VDB-9015, VDB-68413, VDB-77828 and VDB-77762 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9

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08/06/2015 🔍
09/16/2015 +41 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205212
Researcher: Amit Klein
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77772
SecurityFocus: 76764
SecurityTracker: 1033609
Vulnerability Center: 53104 - Apple MacOS X before 10.11 Remote Reconnaissance in CFNetwork FTPProtocol - CVE-2015-5912, Medium

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

Created: 09/18/2015 13:08
Updated: 11/21/2024 11:40
Changes: 09/18/2015 13:08 (57), 02/02/2018 08:22 (9), 06/15/2022 21:22 (3), 11/21/2024 11:40 (16)
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