Apple iOS up to 9.0 Kernel input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 9.0. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2015-7004. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.

The weakness was published 10/21/2015 by Sergi Alvarez (pancake) with NowSecure as HT205370 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-7004 since 09/16/2015. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/24/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

An input validation issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Upgrading to version 9.1 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 SecurityFocus (BID 77268†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53844†). Similar entries are available at VDB-78724, VDB-78725, VDB-78727 and VDB-78728. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205370
Researcher: Sergi Alvarez (pancake)
Organization: NowSecure
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-7004 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7004
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78755
SecurityFocus: 77268
SecurityTracker: 1033929
Vulnerability Center: 53844 - Apple iOS <9.1 Remote DoS in Kernel via Crafted Application, Medium

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

Created: 10/22/2015 10:30
Updated: 06/24/2022 08:01
Changes: 10/22/2015 10:30 (64), 02/16/2018 14:08 (3), 06/24/2022 08:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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