Apple tvOS up to 13.4.4 Kernel integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple tvOS up to 13.4.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Kernel. This manipulation causes integer overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-9852. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple tvOS up to 13.4.4 (Digital Media Player). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 05/26/2020 by Tao Huang and Tielei Wang with Pangu Lab as HT211171 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-9852. Attacking locally is a requirement. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The advisory points out:

An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation.

Upgrading to version 13.4.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-155684, VDB-155707, VDB-155708 and VDB-155709 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tvOS 13.4.5

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03/02/2020 🔍
05/26/2020 +85 days 🔍
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05/29/2020 +3 days 🔍
10/19/2020 +143 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT211171
Researcher: Tao Huang, Tielei Wang
Organization: Pangu Lab
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9852 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9852
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-155719
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2020 00:31
Updated: 10/19/2020 19:32
Changes: 05/30/2020 00:31 (47), 05/30/2020 00:36 (16), 10/19/2020 19:32 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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