Apple iOS prior 4.0 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iOS. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-0227. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The queueing primitives in IOMobileFrameBuffer in Apple iOS before 4.2.9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.4 do not properly perform type conversion, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

The weakness was released 07/19/2011 with Apple as HT4803 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-0227 since 12/23/2010. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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 $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/16/2017). 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.

Upgrading to version 4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (68856), SecurityFocus (BID 48701†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47776†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-57975. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 4.0

Timelineinfo

12/23/2010 🔍
07/06/2011 +195 days 🔍
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07/19/2011 +13 days 🔍
07/19/2011 +0 days 🔍
12/23/2014 +1253 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +90 days 🔍
06/16/2017 +816 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT4803
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-0227 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0227
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57976
X-Force: 68856
SecurityFocus: 48701 - Apple iOS for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 47776 - Apple iOS <4.2.9 and 4.3.0 - 4.3.3 IOMobileFrameBuffer Local Privilege Escalation via a Crafted Application, High

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

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 06/16/2017 04:30
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 06/16/2017 04:30 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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