Apple iOS up to 10.3.1 SQLite XGetConnectionPSN memory corruption

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Summary
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple iOS up to 10.3.1. This vulnerability affects the function XGetConnectionPSN of the component SQLite. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-7001. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 10.3.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function XGetConnectionPSN of the component SQLite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "SQLite" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
The bug was discovered 05/30/2017. The weakness was shared 04/03/2018 with Chaitin Security Research Lab. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-7001 since 03/17/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/20/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100270 (macOS 10.12.x < 10.12.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities), 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 c.
Upgrading to version 10.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (100270) and SecurityFocus (BID 98768†). The entries VDB-101255, VDB-101256, VDB-101257 and VDB-101258 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 100270
Nessus Name: macOS 10.12.x < 10.12.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: iOS 10.3.2
Timeline
03/17/2017 🔍05/15/2017 🔍
05/18/2017 🔍
05/30/2017 🔍
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04/03/2018 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Organization: Chaitin Security Research Lab.
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-7001 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7001
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115624
SecurityFocus: 98768 - Apple iOS and Safari CVE-2017-7001 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entry
Created: 04/03/2018 15:43Updated: 01/20/2020 20:22
Changes: 04/03/2018 15:43 (74), 01/20/2020 20:22 (3)
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