Apple iOS up to 12.1.4 Privacy information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS up to 12.1.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Privacy. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-8541. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS up to 12.1.4 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Privacy. 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:

A privacy issue existed in motion sensor calibration. This issue was addressed with improved motion sensor processing. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious app may be able to track users between installs.

The bug was discovered 03/25/2019. The weakness was released 03/25/2019 as HT209599 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8541 since 02/18/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/20/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592. The advisory points out:

A privacy issue existed in motion sensor calibration. This issue was addressed with improved motion sensor processing.

Upgrading to version 12.2 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-132233, VDB-132234, VDB-132235 and VDB-132236. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 12.2

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02/18/2019 🔍
03/25/2019 +35 days 🔍
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03/26/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/20/2020 +421 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT209599
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8541 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8541
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-132256
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2019 14:41
Updated: 05/20/2020 11:35
Changes: 03/26/2019 14:41 (63), 05/20/2020 11:35 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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