Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 13.1.3 Setup Assistant improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.1.3 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Setup Assistant. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-8804. An attack on the physical device is feasible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.1.3 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the component Setup Assistant. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An inconsistency in Wi-Fi network configuration settings was addressed. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to force a user onto a malicious Wi-Fi network during device setup.

The weakness was published 10/28/2019 by Christy Philip Mathew with Zimperium as HT210721 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-8804. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An inconsistency in Wi-Fi network configuration settings was addressed.

Upgrading to version 13.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-144528, VDB-144529, VDB-144530 and VDB-144531. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 13.2

Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
10/28/2019 +252 days 🔍
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10/31/2019 +3 days 🔍
01/31/2024 +1553 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210721
Researcher: Christy Philip Mathew
Organization: Zimperium
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8804 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-144540
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2019 07:34
Updated: 01/31/2024 08:34
Changes: 10/31/2019 07:34 (48), 10/31/2019 07:39 (17), 01/31/2024 08:34 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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