Apple iOS up to 11.4.1 Permission permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iOS up to 11.4.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Permission. Such manipulation leads to permission. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-4356. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 11.4.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Permission. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-275. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A permissions issue existed. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.

The bug was discovered 09/17/2018. The weakness was published 04/03/2019. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-4356 since 01/02/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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 08/22/2023). 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 T1222.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 198 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 12.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-132804, VDB-132803, VDB-132802 and VDB-132799. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: iOS 12.0

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
09/17/2018 +258 days 🔍
04/03/2019 +198 days 🔍
04/04/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/22/2023 +1601 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-4356 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-132800
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2019 10:19
Updated: 08/22/2023 08:47
Changes: 04/04/2019 10:19 (58), 05/25/2020 09:44 (1), 08/22/2023 08:47 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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