Apple iOS up to 9.1 dyld input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple iOS up to 9.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component dyld. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-7072. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Apple iOS up to 9.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component dyld. 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. The summary by CVE is:

dyld in Apple iOS before 9.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles segment validation, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

The weakness was shared 12/08/2015 with Apple as HT205635 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-7072 since 09/16/2015. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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 pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/29/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

Multiple segment validation issues existed in dyld. These were addressed through improved environment sanitization.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 94050 (Apple TV < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 9.2 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 Tenable (94050), SecurityFocus (BID 78732†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-55236†). The entries VDB-79545, VDB-79546, VDB-79547 and VDB-79553 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 94050
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205635
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-7072 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7072
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79599
SecurityFocus: 78732 - Apple iOS/watchOS/tvOS CVE-2015-7072 Arbitray Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1034348
Vulnerability Center: 55236 - Apple iOS <9.2 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Dyld - CVE-2015-7072, Critical

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

Created: 12/09/2015 14:31
Updated: 06/29/2022 20:49
Changes: 12/09/2015 14:31 (53), 06/26/2018 09:08 (22), 06/29/2022 20:41 (3), 06/29/2022 20:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:98C:103

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