Apple iPhone OS up to 2.2.1 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iPhone OS up to 2.2.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-0959. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iPhone OS up to 2.2.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The MPEG-4 video codec in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) via a crafted MPEG-4 video file that triggers an "input validation issue."

The weakness was shared 06/18/2009 as HT3639 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-0959 since 03/18/2009. 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. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/15/2017).

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (51211), SecurityFocus (BID 35433†), OSVDB (55237†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47626†). The entries VDB-48670, VDB-48669, VDB-48668 and VDB-48667 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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06/15/2017 +821 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT3639
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0959 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0959
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48664
X-Force: 51211
SecurityFocus: 35433 - Apple iPhone and iPod touch MPEG-4 Video Codec Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 55237 - Apple iPhone / iPod Touch MPEG-4 Video Codec Crafted Video File Handling DoS
Vulnerability Center: 47626 - Apple iOS 1.0 Through 2.2.1 Remote DoS via a Crafted MPEG-4 Video File, High
Vupen: ADV-2009-1621

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 06/15/2017 11:30
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (59), 06/15/2017 11:30 (5)
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