Apple iOS up to 12.1.2 SQLite integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 12.1.2. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SQLite. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-20506. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 12.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component SQLite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 01/22/2019. The weakness was shared 01/22/2019 by Patrick Wardle (OSS-Fuzz) with Tencent as HT209443 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20506 since 12/26/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/02/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 121473 (Apple iTunes < 12.9.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371588 (Apple iCloud for Windows Prior to 7.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities(HT209451)).

Upgrading to version 12.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (121473) and SecurityFocus (BID 98468†). The entries VDB-101255, VDB-101256, VDB-101257 and VDB-101258 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 121473
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.9.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 12.1.3

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05/15/2017 🔍
12/26/2018 +590 days 🔍
01/22/2019 +27 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT209443
Researcher: Patrick Wardle (OSS-Fuzz)
Organization: Tencent
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-20506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130024
SecurityFocus: 98468 - Apple iOS/WatchOS/tvOS/macOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Created: 01/23/2019 12:39
Updated: 07/02/2023 12:52
Changes: 01/23/2019 12:39 (70), 05/04/2020 21:14 (14), 07/02/2023 12:52 (4)
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