Apple iPhoto 7.1 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple iPhoto 7.1. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-0043. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Apple iPhoto 7.1. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in Apple iPhoto before 7.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via photocast subscriptions.

The bug was discovered 02/04/2008. The weakness was published 02/07/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-0043 since 01/03/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/04/2019). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 30201 (iPhoto < 7.1.2 Format String Vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 7.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40284), Tenable (30201), SecurityFocus (BID 27636†), OSVDB (41148†) and Secunia (SA28805†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 30201
Nessus Name: iPhoto < 7.1.2 Format String Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iPhoto 7.1

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01/03/2008 🔍
02/04/2008 +32 days 🔍
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02/05/2008 +1 days 🔍
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02/06/2008 +1 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2589 days 🔍
08/04/2019 +1602 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0043 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0043
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40905
X-Force: 40284
SecurityFocus: 27636 - Apple iPhoto Photocast Subscription Remote Format String Vulnerability
Secunia: 28805
OSVDB: 41148 - Apple - iPhoto - Photocast Subscription Remote Format String Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019307
Vulnerability Center: 17586 - Apple iPhoto < 7.1.2 Remote Code Execution via Photocast Subscriptions, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-0428

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/04/2019 20:48
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (57), 08/04/2019 20:48 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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