Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.3.1 NetworkExtension information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.3.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component NetworkExtension. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-22659. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.3.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component NetworkExtension. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 03/14/2022 as HT213182 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-22659. 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 03/15/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue. The advisory points out:

An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to leak sensitive user information

Upgrading to version 15.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

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Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.4

Timelineinfo

01/05/2022 🔍
03/14/2022 +68 days 🔍
03/14/2022 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2022 +1 days 🔍
03/17/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213182
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-22659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-22659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-194973
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2022 09:08
Updated: 03/17/2022 08:58
Changes: 03/15/2022 09:08 (17), 03/15/2022 09:12 (29), 03/17/2022 08:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103