Apple iOS up to 8.0 Photo Library access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 8.0. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Photo Library. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-4463. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 8.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component Photo Library. 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Apple iOS before 8.1.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism, and view or transmit a Photo Library photo, via the FaceTime "Leave a Message" feature.

The weakness was shared 11/17/2014 with Apple as HT6590 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4463 since 06/20/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 8.1.1 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 (98778), SecurityFocus (BID 71141†), Secunia (SA62504†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47127†). The entries VDB-68223, VDB-68224, VDB-68225 and VDB-68226 are related to this item. 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: Unproven

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 8.1.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6590
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4463 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4463
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68229
X-Force: 98778 - Apple iOS Photo Library security bypass, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 71141 - Apple iOS Lock Screen CVE-2014-4463 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 62504 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1031232
Vulnerability Center: 47127 - Apple iOS Prior to 8.1.1 Local Information Disclosure via the \, Low

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

Created: 11/19/2014 11:01
Updated: 02/25/2022 01:44
Changes: 11/19/2014 11:01 (71), 06/12/2017 08:25 (3), 02/25/2022 01:44 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:D6F:103

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