Apple iOS up to 12.0.1 Messages authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple iOS up to 12.0.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Messages. Such manipulation leads to authentication spoofing. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-4390. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 12.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Messages. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 10/31/2018. The weakness was released 10/29/2018 as HT209192 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-4390 since 01/02/2018. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

Upgrading to version 12.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-126195, VDB-126164, VDB-126165 and VDB-126166. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 12.1

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
10/29/2018 +300 days 🔍
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10/31/2018 +1 days 🔍
10/31/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2023 +1676 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT209192
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-4390 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4390
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126176
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2018 09:10
Updated: 06/03/2023 15:06
Changes: 10/31/2018 09:10 (47), 04/08/2020 09:11 (2), 06/03/2023 15:01 (2), 06/03/2023 15:06 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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