VDB-10473 · OSVDB 97587 · GCVE-100-10473

Apple iOS 7.0 on iPhone 5s TouchID Fingerprint security check

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple iOS 7.0 on iPhone 5s. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component TouchID. Performing a manipulation as part of Fingerprint results in security check. In addition, an exploit is available. This vulnerability has a historic impact because of its background and how it was received. It is advised to disable the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS 7.0 on iPhone 5s (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component TouchID. The manipulation as part of a Fingerprint leads to a security check vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-358. The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 09/21/2013 by Starbug with Chaos Computer Club as Chaos Computer Club breaks Apple TouchID as confirmed exploit (Website). The advisory is shared at ccc.de. The public release happened without involvement of Apple. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/24/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1211 for this issue. Due to its background and reception, this vulnerability has a historic impact.

A public exploit has been developed by Starbug and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at youtu.be. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

The best possible mitigation is suggested to be disabling the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (97587†). Further details are available at arstechnica.com. See VDB-10472 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Security check
CWE: CWE-358
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Starbug
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Recommended: Disable
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: Chaos Computer Club breaks Apple TouchID
Researcher: Starbug
Organization: Chaos Computer Club
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10473
OSVDB: 97587

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Created: 09/25/2013 13:10
Updated: 03/24/2019 15:38
Changes: 09/25/2013 13:10 (57), 03/24/2019 15:38 (2)
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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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