Apple iOS/iPadOS HomeKit

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3.6$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Impacted is an unknown function of the component HomeKit. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-9978. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the component HomeKit. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was shared 12/14/2020 by Luyi Xing, Dongfang Zhao, Xiaofeng Wang, Yan Jia and Bin Yuan as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-9978 since 03/02/2020. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
12/14/2020 +287 days 🔍
12/14/2020 +0 days 🔍
04/03/2021 +110 days 🔍
04/08/2021 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: Luyi Xing, Dongfang Zhao, Xiaofeng Wang, Yan Jia, Bin Yuan
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172254
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:23
Updated: 04/08/2021 17:30
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:23 (32), 04/08/2021 17:30 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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