Apple iPhone 1.0/1.0.1/1.0.2 Mail Server improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple iPhone 1.0/1.0.1/1.0.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Mail Server Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-3754. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iPhone 1.0/1.0.1/1.0.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Mail Server Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Mail in Apple iPhone 1.1.1, when using SSL, does not warn the user when the mail server changes or is not trusted, which might allow remote attackers to steal credentials and read email via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

The weakness was published 09/28/2007 by Andi Baritchi (Website). The advisory is shared for download at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-3754 since 07/12/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at docs.info.apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36845), SecurityFocus (BID 25856†), OSVDB (38537†), Secunia (SA26983†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1018752†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3341, VDB-3342, VDB-3339 and VDB-3343. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iPhone 1.1.1
Patch: docs.info.apple.com

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Researcher: Andi Baritchi
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-3754 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3754
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3340
X-Force: 36845 - Apple iPhone Mail information disclosure, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 25856 - Apple iPhone 1.1.1 Mail Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 26983 - Apple iPhone Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 38537 - Apple iPhone Mail with SSL MiTM Weakness
SecurityTracker: 1018752
Vupen: ADV-2007-3287

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/01/2007 15:25
Updated: 04/23/2018 09:30
Changes: 10/01/2007 15:25 (73), 04/23/2018 09:30 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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