Apple iOS up to 12.0.1 NetworkExtension input validation

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 12.0.1. This affects an unknown function of the component NetworkExtension. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-4369. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 12.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component NetworkExtension. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1.

The bug was discovered 10/30/2018. The weakness was presented 10/29/2018 as HT209192 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-4369 since 01/02/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/25/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118712 (Apple TV < 12.1 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 371291 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14.1, Security Update 2018-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2018-005 Sierra Not Installed (HT209193)).

Upgrading to version 12.1 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 (118712). See VDB-126195, VDB-126164, VDB-126165 and VDB-126166 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Apple

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• iOS

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• 12.0.0
• 12.0.1

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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