Apple macOS Live Photos in FaceTime Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Live Photos in FaceTime. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-7288. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part of the component Live Photos in FaceTime. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 02/07/2019. The weakness was shared 02/07/2019 with Apple as HT209520 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-7288 since 01/31/2019. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371634 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14.3, Supplemental Update Not Installed (HT209521)).

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

The entries VDB-130307, VDB-130689, VDB-130688 and VDB-132288 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/31/2019 🔍
02/07/2019 +7 days 🔍
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10/28/2020 +629 days 🔍
11/27/2020 +30 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT209520
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-7288 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-7288
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163719
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2020 07:52
Updated: 11/27/2020 19:14
Changes: 10/28/2020 07:52 (47), 11/27/2020 19:07 (1), 11/27/2020 19:14 (18)
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