Apple iOS up to 7.1.2 Lockscreen access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 7.1.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Lockscreen. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-4368. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects some unknown processing of the component Lockscreen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The Accessibility subsystem in Apple iOS before 8 allows attackers to interfere with screen locking via vectors related to AssistiveTouch events.

The weakness was presented 09/17/2014 by Hendrik Bettermann (evad3rs) with Binamuse VRT as HT6441 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4368 since 06/20/2014. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 8 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 (96105), SecurityFocus (BID 69882†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46142†). See VDB-13148, VDB-66956, VDB-66959 and VDB-67579 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 8

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6441
Researcher: Hendrik Bettermann (evad3rs)
Organization: Binamuse VRT
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4368 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4368
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67563

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X-Force: 96105
SecurityFocus: 69882 - RETIRED: Apple iOS Prior to iOS 8 and TV Prior to TV 7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1030866
Vulnerability Center: 46142 - Apple iOS <8 Local Bypass Restrictions due to Assistive Touch Issue - CVE-2014-4368, Medium

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

Created: 09/22/2014 17:39
Updated: 02/16/2022 08:32
Changes: 09/22/2014 17:39 (66), 06/06/2017 08:31 (7), 02/16/2022 08:32 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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