Apple iOS up to 5.01 HFS Catalog File numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS up to 5.01 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HFS Catalog File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-0642. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS up to 5.01 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the component HFS Catalog File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer underflow in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (device crash) via a crafted catalog file in an HFS disk image.

The weakness was released 03/07/2012 by Erling Ellingsen (pod2g) with 2012 iOS Jailbreak Dream Team as HT5192 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with Apple. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-0642 since 01/12/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/21/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59066 (Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120219 (Apple Mac OS X Lion v10.7.4 and Security Update 2012-002 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2012-05-09-1)).

Upgrading to version 5.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73878), Tenable (59066), SecurityFocus (BID 52364†), OSVDB (79970†) and Secunia (SA48288†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4734, VDB-4736, VDB-4737 and VDB-4738. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 59066
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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OpenVAS ID: 802794
OpenVAS Name: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (2012-002)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 5.1

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03/07/2012 +55 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5192
Researcher: Erling Ellingsen (pod2g)
Organization: 2012 iOS Jailbreak Dream Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0642 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0642
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4791
X-Force: 73878
SecurityFocus: 52364 - Apple iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Prior to iOS 5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48288 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 79970
Vulnerability Center: 36234 - Apple iOS < 5.1 Remote Code Execution \\ DoS via a Crafted Catalog File in an HFS Disk Image, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2012 09:53
Updated: 03/21/2021 16:03
Changes: 03/12/2012 09:53 (77), 04/17/2017 11:21 (11), 03/21/2021 16:03 (2)
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