Apple watchOS up to 3.2.1 CoreAudio Memory access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple watchOS up to 3.2.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component CoreAudio. Performing a manipulation results in access control (Memory). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-2502. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 3.2.1 (Smartwatch Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component CoreAudio. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (Memory). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 05/10/2017. The weakness was shared 05/15/2017 by Patrick Wardle (OSS-Fuzz) with Qihoo as HT207800 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-2502 since 12/01/2016. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK. The advisory points out:

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100256 (Apple TV < 10.2.1 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370396 (Apple macOS Sierra Security Update 10.12.5, El Capitan 2017-002 and Yosemite 2017-002 Not Installed (2017-002)).

Upgrading to version 3.2.2 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 Tenable (100256) and SecurityFocus (BID 98468†). The entries VDB-101294, VDB-101254, VDB-101255 and VDB-101256 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Name: Memory
Class: Access control / Memory
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 100256
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 10.2.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities-HT207797
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 3.2.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207800
Researcher: Patrick Wardle (OSS-Fuzz)
Organization: Qihoo
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-2502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101319
SecurityFocus: 98468 - Apple iOS/WatchOS/tvOS/macOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-2502 - Apple - Multiple Products - Security Bypass Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038484

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2017 09:10
Updated: 12/24/2020 07:25
Changes: 05/16/2017 09:10 (81), 09/27/2020 17:48 (8), 12/24/2020 07:25 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:03E:103

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