Apple iOS up to 12.2 Photos Storage input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple iOS up to 12.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component Photos Storage. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-8617. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 12.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Photos Storage. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

The weakness was disclosed 05/13/2019 as HT210118 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8617 since 02/18/2019. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 06/11/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.

Upgrading to version 12.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 12.3

Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
05/13/2019 +84 days 🔍
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05/15/2019 +2 days 🔍
06/11/2020 +393 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210118
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8617 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8617
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-134902
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2019 09:08
Updated: 06/11/2020 10:14
Changes: 05/15/2019 09:08 (62), 06/11/2020 10:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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