Apple iOS up to 5.01 Racoon Configuration File format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 5.01. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Racoon Configuration File Handler. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-0646. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 5.01 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Racoon Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in VPN in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted racoon configuration file.

The weakness was published 03/07/2012 by Sergio Villar Senin (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 has been coordinated with Apple. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-0646 since 01/12/2012. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k 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.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 60028 (Apple iOS < 5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mobile Devices.

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 (73882), Tenable (60028), SecurityFocus (BID 52364†), OSVDB (79974†) and Secunia (SA48288†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4460, VDB-4459, VDB-4726 and VDB-4727. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Access: Private
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Nessus ID: 60028
Nessus Name: Apple iOS < 5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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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 (pod2g)
Organization: 2012 iOS Jailbreak Dream Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0646 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0646
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4795
X-Force: 73882
SecurityFocus: 52364 - Apple iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Prior to iOS 5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48288 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 79974
SecurityTracker: 1026774 - Apple iOS Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information
Vulnerability Center: 47738 - Apple iOS <5.1 VPN Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted 'racoon\x27 Configuration File, 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 16:20
Changes: 03/12/2012 09:53 (78), 06/16/2017 04:21 (6), 03/21/2021 16:20 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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