Apple iOS/iPadOS CoreAnimation memory corruption

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5.1$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component CoreAnimation. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-1760. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component CoreAnimation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/01/2021 by S0rryMybad as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-1760 since 12/08/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around 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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: S0rryMybad
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1760 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1760
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172297
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:55
Updated: 04/09/2021 10:02
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:55 (33), 04/09/2021 10:02 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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