Apple iOS 6.0.0 Passcode Lock access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iOS 6.0.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Passcode Lock Component. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-3750. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS 6.0.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Passcode Lock Component. 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, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6.0.1 does not properly manage the lock state, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement and access Passbook passes via unspecified vectors.

The bug was discovered 11/01/2012. The weakness was released 11/01/2012 by Anton Tsviatkou as HT5567 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3750 since 06/19/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62803 (Apple iOS < 6.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mobile Devices.

Upgrading to version 6.0.1 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 (79747), Tenable (62803), SecurityFocus (BID 56363†), OSVDB (86872†) and Secunia (SA51162†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-6855, VDB-6857 and VDB-8773. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Private
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Nessus ID: 62803
Nessus Name: Apple iOS < 6.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 6.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5567
Researcher: Anton Tsviatkou
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3750 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3750
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6856
X-Force: 79747 - Apple iOS passcode security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 56363 - Apple iOS 6.0.1 CVE-2012-3750 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 51162 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 86872
SecurityTracker: 1027716 - Apple iOS Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Local Users Bypass the Screen Lock, and Applications Obtain Kernel Address Information
Vulnerability Center: 47710 - Apple iOS <6.0.1 Passcode Lock Implementation Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Low

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

Created: 11/05/2012 16:02
Updated: 04/18/2021 17:50
Changes: 11/05/2012 16:02 (55), 06/16/2017 04:13 (32), 04/18/2021 17:50 (4)
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