Apple iOS up to 5.1.0 Safari input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Safari. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-0674. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Safari. 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 confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Safari in Apple iOS before 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the location bar s URL via a crafted web site.

The weakness was shared 05/08/2012 by David Vieira-Kurz with MajorSecurity as HT5278 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0674 since 01/12/2012. 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 04/13/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 5.1.1 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 (74185) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35186†). The entries VDB-5341, VDB-4878, VDB-5342 and VDB-5343 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 5.1.1
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01/12/2012 🔍
03/20/2012 +68 days 🔍
05/08/2012 +49 days 🔍
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04/13/2017 +1781 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5278
Researcher: David Vieira-Kurz
Organization: MajorSecurity
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-0674 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0674
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5344
X-Force: 74185
Vulnerability Center: 35186 - Safari in Apple iOS before 5.1.1 Remote Spoofing Vulnerability via a Crafted Web Site, Medium

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

Created: 05/09/2012 11:58
Updated: 04/13/2017 12:40
Changes: 05/09/2012 11:58 (59), 04/13/2017 12:40 (6)
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