Apple iOS up to 11.3.1 Messages input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 11.3.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Messages. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-4250. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iOS up to 11.3.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Messages. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Messages" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted message.

The bug was discovered 05/29/2018. The weakness was published 05/29/2018 as HT208848 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-4250 since 01/02/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/21/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

This issue was addressed with improved message validation.

Upgrading to version 11.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-118648, VDB-118652, VDB-118657 and VDB-118659. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 11.4

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
05/29/2018 +147 days 🔍
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06/03/2018 +5 days 🔍
06/08/2018 +4 days 🔍
03/21/2023 +1747 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208848
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4250 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4250
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118775
SecurityTracker: 1041031

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

Created: 06/03/2018 14:55
Updated: 03/21/2023 07:08
Changes: 06/03/2018 14:55 (64), 02/12/2020 20:56 (3), 03/21/2023 07:08 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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