Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 13.3.1 Messages authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.3.1 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Messages. Such manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2020-3891. The attack can be executed directly on the physical device. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.3.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Messages. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 03/24/2020 by Peter Scott as HT211102 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-3891. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

Upgrading to version 13.4 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-152545, VDB-152561, VDB-152562 and VDB-152563. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 13.4

Timelineinfo

12/18/2019 🔍
03/24/2020 +97 days 🔍
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04/02/2020 +9 days 🔍
10/06/2020 +187 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT211102
Researcher: Peter Scott
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3891 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3891
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152576
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2020 11:46
Updated: 10/06/2020 13:33
Changes: 04/02/2020 11:46 (48), 04/02/2020 11:51 (16), 10/06/2020 13:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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