Apple iOS up to 12.1 Safari information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple iOS up to 12.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Safari. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-4445. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS up to 12.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Safari. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

"Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, Safari 12.0.2.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2018. The weakness was released 12/05/2018 as HT209340 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-4445 since 01/02/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592. The advisory points out:

"Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 119498 (macOS : Apple Safari < 12.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371366 (Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT209344)).

Upgrading to version 12.1.1 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 (119498). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-127582, VDB-127563, VDB-127564 and VDB-127565. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 119498
Nessus Name: macOS : Apple Safari < 12.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 12.1.1

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01/02/2018 🔍
12/05/2018 +337 days 🔍
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04/18/2020 +498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT209340
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-4445 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4445
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127576
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2018 17:02
Updated: 04/18/2020 09:47
Changes: 12/06/2018 17:02 (68), 04/18/2020 09:47 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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