Apple iOS up to 8.4.0 libxml2 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple iOS up to 8.4.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component libxml2. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-3660. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 8.4.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component libxml2. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 08/11/2015 with Netherlands Cyber Security Center as HT205030 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-3660 since 05/14/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77257 (AIX 6.1 TL 8 : libxml2 (IV62447)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family AIX Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168333 (OpenSuSE Security Update for libxml2 (openSUSE-SU-2015:2372-1)).

Upgrading to version 8.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (77257), SecurityFocus (BID 70644†), Secunia (SA61965†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1033275†). See VDB-68038, VDB-77129, VDB-77130 and VDB-77131 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Nessus ID: 77257
Nessus Name: AIX 6.1 TL 8 : libxml2 (IV62447)
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OpenVAS ID: 702978
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2978-1 (libxml2 - security update)
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Upgrade: iOS 8.4.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205030
Organization: Netherlands Cyber Security Center
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-3660 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3660
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77163

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SecurityFocus: 70644 - Libxml2 Entities Expansion CVE-2014-3660 Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 61965
SecurityTracker: 1033275 - Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Deny Service and Let Apps Gain Elevated Privileges

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

Created: 08/14/2015 12:48
Updated: 06/10/2022 04:19
Changes: 08/14/2015 12:48 (66), 10/09/2017 09:47 (11), 06/10/2022 04:09 (3), 06/10/2022 04:19 (1)
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