Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 CrashHouseKeeping link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5. Impacted is an unknown function of the component CrashHouseKeeping. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-1272. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component CrashHouseKeeping. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

CrashHouseKeeping in Crash Reporting in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to change arbitrary file permissions by leveraging a symlink.

The weakness was released 03/11/2014 as HT6162 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1272 since 01/08/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit 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 (91703), Tenable (72962) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43511†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5639, VDB-9023, VDB-10844 and VDB-10845. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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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
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1272 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1272
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12556

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X-Force: 91703 - Apple iOS and Apple TV CrashHouseKeeping security bypass, Low Risk
Vulnerability Center: 43511 - Apple iOS <7.1 and Apple TV <6.1 Local File System Security Bypass due to CrashHouseKeeping and Symbolic Link, Medium

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

Created: 03/13/2014 10:55
Updated: 06/15/2021 14:04
Changes: 03/13/2014 10:55 (47), 05/22/2017 11:06 (26), 06/15/2021 14:04 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:E6D:103

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