Apple iOS up to 4.0.0 screen information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple iOS up to 4.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component screen. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3431. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 4.0.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component screen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Home screen component in Apple iOS before 5 does not properly support a certain application-switching gesture, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive state information by watching the device s screen.

The weakness was shared 10/14/2011 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3431 since 09/13/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 60026 (Apple iOS < 5.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mobile Devices.

Upgrading to version 4.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (70554), Tenable (60026), SecurityFocus (BID 50147†), OSVDB (76327†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47751†). The entries VDB-4441, VDB-10941, VDB-59076 and VDB-59075 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 60026
Nessus Name: Apple iOS < 5.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 4.0.1

Timelineinfo

09/13/2011 🔍
10/12/2011 +29 days 🔍
10/14/2011 +2 days 🔍
10/14/2011 +0 days 🔍
12/22/2014 +1165 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +91 days 🔍
11/24/2021 +2438 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-3431 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3431
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59074
X-Force: 70554
SecurityFocus: 50147
OSVDB: 76327
Vulnerability Center: 47751 - Apple iOS <5 Home Screen Component Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Low

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

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/24/2021 03:32
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (60), 06/16/2017 04:25 (3), 11/24/2021 03:32 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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