Apple iOS up to 10.3.2 MobileBackup cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS up to 10.3.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component MobileBackup. Executing a manipulation can lead to cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-7133. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 10.3.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component MobileBackup. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 09/19/2017. The weakness was released 09/20/2017 by Don Sparks as HT208112 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-7133 since 03/17/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600. The advisory points out:

A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 11.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100892†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-102678, VDB-107049, VDB-107050 and VDB-107051. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 11.0

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03/17/2017 🔍
09/19/2017 +186 days 🔍
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09/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
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09/25/2017 +5 days 🔍
10/22/2017 +27 days 🔍
01/14/2021 +1180 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208112
Researcher: Don Sparks
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-7133 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7133
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107056
SecurityFocus: 100892 - Apple iOS APPLE-SA-2017-09-19-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1039385

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

Created: 09/25/2017 09:26
Updated: 01/14/2021 09:29
Changes: 09/25/2017 09:26 (68), 11/19/2019 08:52 (5), 01/14/2021 09:29 (3)
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