Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 13.3.0 Audio memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.3.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Audio. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-3857. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.3.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Audio. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 01/28/2020 by Zhuo Liang with Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team as HT210918 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-3857. 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 $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 02/28/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Upgrading to version 13.3.1 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-150561, VDB-150592, VDB-150617 and VDB-150618. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 13.3.1

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12/18/2019 🔍
01/28/2020 +41 days 🔍
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02/28/2020 +31 days 🔍
04/06/2024 +1499 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210918
Researcher: Zhuo Liang
Organization: Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150616
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2020 13:46
Updated: 04/06/2024 14:55
Changes: 02/28/2020 13:46 (48), 02/28/2020 13:51 (16), 04/06/2024 14:55 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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