Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 14.1 ImageIO out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 14.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component ImageIO. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-27923. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 14.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component ImageIO. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/14/2020 by Lei Sun as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-27923 since 10/27/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/08/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 14.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 14.2

Timelineinfo

10/27/2020 🔍
12/14/2020 +48 days 🔍
12/14/2020 +0 days 🔍
04/03/2021 +110 days 🔍
04/08/2021 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: Lei Sun
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-27923 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-27923
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172186
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 10:01
Updated: 04/08/2021 11:30
Changes: 04/03/2021 10:01 (35), 04/08/2021 11:25 (10), 04/08/2021 11:30 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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