Apple iOS Wi-Fi privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple iOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component Wi-Fi. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-8612. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Wi-Fi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 05/13/2019 with Technische Universität Darmstadt as HT210119 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8612 since 02/18/2019. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The requirement for exploitation is a single 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 06/08/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371785 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra Not Installed (HT210119)).

Upgrading 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-134839, VDB-134840, VDB-134841 and VDB-134842. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/18/2019 🔍
05/13/2019 +84 days 🔍
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10/28/2020 +534 days 🔍
06/08/2024 +1319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210119
Organization: Technische Universität Darmstadt
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8612 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163756
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2020 08:51
Updated: 06/08/2024 10:10
Changes: 10/28/2020 08:51 (46), 11/28/2020 00:57 (1), 11/28/2020 01:02 (18), 06/08/2024 10:10 (18)
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