Apple iOS up to 11.3.1 WebKit data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple iOS up to 11.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation results in data processing. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-4232. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iOS up to 11.3.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-19. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2018. The weakness was released 05/29/2018 as HT208848 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-4232. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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 $0-$5k 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:

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The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110384 (Apple iTunes < 12.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370984 (Apple iCloud for Windows Prior to 7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities(HT208853)).

Upgrading to version 11.4 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 Tenable (110384). Entries connected to this vulnerability 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 Temp Score: 5.2

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Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 110384
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 11.4

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01/02/2018 🔍
05/29/2018 +147 days 🔍
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06/01/2018 +3 days 🔍
06/03/2018 +2 days 🔍
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06/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/21/2023 +1747 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208848
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4232 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118791
SecurityFocus: 103961
SecurityTracker: 1041029

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

Created: 06/03/2018 14:56
Updated: 03/21/2023 08:35
Changes: 06/03/2018 14:56 (76), 02/13/2020 08:35 (2), 03/21/2023 08:32 (6), 03/21/2023 08:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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