Apple iOS up to 8.2 Audio Drivers Subsystem input validation

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 7.0 | $5k-$25k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 8.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Audio Drivers Subsystem. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-1086. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 8.2 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Audio Drivers Subsystem. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The Audio Drivers subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple TV before 7.2 does not properly validate IOKit object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
The weakness was published 04/10/2015 with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1086 since 01/16/2015. 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 05/03/2022). 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 82712 (Apple TV < 7.2 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 8.3 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (82712), SecurityFocus (BID 73985†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52465†). Similar entries are available at VDB-74026, VDB-74028, VDB-74029 and VDB-74030. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploiting
Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 82712
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 7.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: iOS 8.3
Timeline
01/16/2015 🔍04/08/2015 🔍
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04/10/2015 🔍
04/10/2015 🔍
04/11/2015 🔍
09/08/2015 🔍
05/03/2022 🔍
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Organization: Apple
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-1086 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1086
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74760
SecurityFocus: 73985 - Apple iOS and TV CVE-2015-1086 Arbitray Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1032050
Vulnerability Center: 52465 - Apple TV before 7.2 Local Code Execution due to Improper Validation of IOKit Object Data, Medium
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entry
Created: 04/12/2015 01:13Updated: 05/03/2022 14:57
Changes: 04/12/2015 01:13 (62), 12/03/2017 15:24 (5), 05/03/2022 14:52 (3), 05/03/2022 14:57 (1)
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