Apple watchOS up to 3.2.2 libxml2 out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple watchOS up to 3.2.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component libxml2. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-7013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple watchOS up to 3.2.2 (Smartwatch Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component libxml2. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 07/19/2017. The weakness was published 07/19/2017 by OSS-Fuzz as HT207925 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-7013 since 03/17/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An out-of-bounds read was addressed through improved bounds checking.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101956 (Apple iTunes < 12.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (macOS) (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370477 (Apple iTunes Prior to 12.6.2 Multiple Memory Currption Vulnerabilities. (APPLE-SA-2017-07-19-6)).

Upgrading to version 3.2.3 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 (101956) and SecurityFocus (BID 99879†). Similar entries are available at VDB-104146, VDB-104143, VDB-104145 and VDB-104140. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 101956
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (macOS) (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802225
OpenVAS Name: Apple iCloud Multiple Vulnerabilities-HT207921 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 3.2.3

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207925
Researcher: OSS-Fuzz (OSS-Fuzz)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-7013 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7013
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104160
SecurityFocus: 99879 - libxml2 CVE-2017-7013 XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038950

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2017 15:16
Updated: 01/04/2021 18:04
Changes: 07/20/2017 15:16 (69), 10/29/2019 20:22 (15), 01/04/2021 17:57 (3), 01/04/2021 18:04 (1)
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