Apple Mac OS X 10.8.5/10.9.5/10.10.2 TLS Export FREAK cryptographic issue

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.5/10.9.5/10.10.2. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component TLS Export Handler. The manipulation results in cryptographic issue (FREAK). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-1067. Additionally, an exploit exists. This vulnerability is notable in history due to its background and the response it received. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.5/10.9.5/10.10.2 (Operating System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component TLS Export Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability (FREAK). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.
The weakness was released 03/04/2015 by Antoine Delignat-Lavaud with Prosecco as HT20441 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1067 since 01/16/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/12/2022). This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.
The exploit is shared for download at smacktls.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81790 (Apple TV < 7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (FREAK)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc.. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123515 (Apple Mac OS X v10.10.3 and Security Update 2015-004 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-2)).
Applying the patch APPLE-SA-2015-03-09-3 Security Update 2015-002 is able to eliminate this problem.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (81790), SecurityFocus (BID 73009†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1031830†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-69258, VDB-73927, VDB-73988 and VDB-73989. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Name: FREAKClass: Cryptographic issue / FREAK
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 81790
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (FREAK)
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Patch: APPLE-SA-2015-03-09-3 Security Update 2015-002
Timeline
01/16/2015 🔍03/04/2015 🔍
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03/09/2015 🔍
03/10/2015 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: HT20441
Researcher: Antoine Delignat-Lavaud
Organization: Prosecco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1067 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1067
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73926
SecurityFocus: 73009 - Apple iOS/Mac Os X/TV CVE-2015-1067 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031830 - Apple OS X TLS Export Cipher Bug Lets Remote Users Downgrade Session Security
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entry
Created: 03/10/2015 10:30Updated: 04/12/2022 17:40
Changes: 03/10/2015 10:30 (63), 07/30/2017 11:46 (11), 04/12/2022 17:32 (3), 04/12/2022 17:40 (1)
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