Apple iOS up to 7.1.2 IOKit input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 7.1.2. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component IOKit. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-4418. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS up to 7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component IOKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was shared 09/17/2014 by Ian Beer (evad3rs) with Google Project Zero as HT6441 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4418 since 06/20/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 02/20/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77822 (Apple TV < 7 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc..

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 (96092), Tenable (77822) and SecurityFocus (BID 69882†). The entries VDB-67368, VDB-67370, VDB-67371 and VDB-67372 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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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 77822
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 8

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6441
Researcher: Ian Beer (evad3rs)
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4418 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67584

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X-Force: 96092
SecurityFocus: 69882 - RETIRED: Apple iOS Prior to iOS 8 and TV Prior to TV 7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1030866

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

Created: 09/22/2014 17:39
Updated: 02/20/2022 08:25
Changes: 09/22/2014 17:39 (50), 07/05/2017 08:51 (20), 02/20/2022 08:18 (4), 02/20/2022 08:22 (11), 02/20/2022 08:25 (1)
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