Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 13.5.1 Messages improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.5.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Messages. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-9885. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 13.5.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component Messages. 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.

The weakness was disclosed 07/15/2020 by Suryansh Mansharamani as HT211288 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-9885. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/16/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification.

Upgrading to version 13.6 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-158577, VDB-158578, VDB-158579 and VDB-158580 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 13.6

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03/02/2020 🔍
07/15/2020 +135 days 🔍
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07/16/2020 +1 days 🔍
11/03/2020 +110 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT211288
Researcher: Suryansh Mansharamani
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9885 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9885
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158592
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2020 18:18
Updated: 11/03/2020 11:29
Changes: 07/16/2020 18:18 (47), 07/16/2020 18:23 (2), 11/03/2020 11:27 (2), 11/03/2020 11:29 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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