Apple iOS up to 5.01 Kernel Debug System Call Handling Sandbox access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 5.01 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Kernel Debug System Call Handling Sandbox. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2012-0643. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS up to 5.01 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Kernel Debug System Call Handling Sandbox. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The kernel in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly handle debug system calls, which allows remote attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary code via a crafted program.

The weakness was disclosed 03/07/2012 by Sergio Villar Senin (Slawomir Blazek) with 2012 iOS Jailbreak Dream Team as HT5192 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0643 since 01/12/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/21/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62214 (Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.5 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 120531 (Apple Mountain Lion v10.8.2, OS X Lion v10.7.5 and Security Update 2012-004 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-2)).

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 (73879), Tenable (62214), SecurityFocus (BID 52364†), OSVDB (79971†) and Secunia (SA48288†). The entries VDB-4460, VDB-4459, VDB-4726 and VDB-4727 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 62214
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 5.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5192
Researcher: Sergio Villar Senin (Slawomir Blazek)
Organization: 2012 iOS Jailbreak Dream Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0643 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0643
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4792
X-Force: 73879
SecurityFocus: 52364 - Apple iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Prior to iOS 5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48288 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 79971
SecurityTracker: 1026774 - Apple iOS Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information
Vulnerability Center: 37257 - Apple iOS Before 5.1 Remote Security Bypass and Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted Program, 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 16:06
Changes: 03/12/2012 09:53 (84), 04/21/2017 11:37 (4), 03/21/2021 16:06 (3)
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