Apple macOS up to 10.13.6 CFNetwork input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component CFNetwork. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-4293. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.6 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component CFNetwork. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A cookie management issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.6.

The bug was discovered 07/09/2018. The weakness was shared 07/09/2018 by Colin Percival with Amazon as HT208937 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-4293 since 01/02/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

A cookie management issue was addressed with improved checks.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111110 (Apple TV < 11.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371061 (Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, Security Update 2018-004 Sierra, Security Update 2018-004 El Capitan Not Installed (HT208937)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111110) and SecurityFocus (BID 104460†). The entries VDB-112694, VDB-120959, VDB-120973 and VDB-120987 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 111110
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 11.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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06/13/2018 +162 days 🔍
07/09/2018 +26 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208937
Researcher: Colin Percival
Organization: Amazon
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-4293 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4293
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121044
SecurityFocus: 104460 - Intel Core Microprocessors CVE-2018-3665 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Created: 07/10/2018 14:32
Updated: 03/01/2020 10:00
Changes: 07/10/2018 14:32 (69), 03/01/2020 10:00 (14)
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