Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 CoreCapture IOKit API Call input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component CoreCapture. Performing a manipulation as part of IOKit API Call results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-1271. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown code of the component CoreCapture. The manipulation as part of a IOKit API Call 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via a crafted app.

The weakness was published 03/11/2014 by Felix Groebert (evad3rs) with Google Security Team as HT6162 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-1271 since 01/08/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72962 (Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc..

Upgrading to version 7.1 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 X-Force (91702), Tenable (72962), SecurityFocus (BID 66089†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43510†). Similar entries are available at VDB-5639, VDB-9023, VDB-10844 and VDB-10845. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 72962
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 7.1

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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6162
Researcher: Felix Groebert (evad3rs)
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1271 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1271
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12555

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X-Force: 91702 - Apple iOS and Apple TV CoreCapture denial of service, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 66089 - Apple iOS and TV Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 43510 - Apple iOS <7.1 and Apple TV <6.1 Remote DoS Vulnerability in CoreCapture IOKit API, High

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

Created: 03/13/2014 10:55
Updated: 06/15/2021 13:58
Changes: 03/13/2014 10:55 (50), 05/22/2017 11:05 (30), 06/15/2021 13:58 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:ABE:103

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