VDB-172270 · CVE-2021-1746 · GCVE-0-2021-1746

Apple iOS/iPadOS ImageIO Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component ImageIO. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-1746. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component ImageIO. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 02/01/2021 by Mickey Jin, Qi Sun and Xingwei Lin as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-1746 since 12/08/2020. 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 04/09/2021). 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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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

12/08/2020 🔍
02/01/2021 +55 days 🔍
02/01/2021 +0 days 🔍
04/03/2021 +61 days 🔍
04/09/2021 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: Mickey Jin, Qi Sun, Xingwei Lin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1746 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1746
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172270
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:36
Updated: 04/09/2021 07:57
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:36 (32), 04/09/2021 07:57 (10)
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