Apple iOS up to 9.2.0 WebSheet Cookie data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 9.2.0. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component WebSheet. The manipulation results in data processing (Cookie). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-1730. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iOS up to 9.2.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component WebSheet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability (Cookie). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-19. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

WebSheet in Apple iOS before 9.2.1 allows remote attackers to read or write to cookies by operating a crafted captive portal.

The weakness was disclosed 01/19/2016 by Adi Sharabani and Yair Amit with Skycure as HT205732 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-1730 since 01/13/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An issue existed that allowed some captive portals to read or write cookies. The issue was addressed through an isolated cookie store for all captive portals.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 9.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-56028†). Further details are available at intego.com. The entries VDB-80340, VDB-80341, VDB-80342 and VDB-80343 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Name: Cookie
Class: Data processing / Cookie
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9.2.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205732
Researcher: Adi Sharabani, Yair Amit
Organization: Skycure
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1730 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1730
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80352
SecurityTracker: 1034737
Vulnerability Center: 56028 - Apple iOS <9.2.1 Remote Cookies Informaiton Disclosure in WebSheet, Medium

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

Created: 01/21/2016 09:39
Updated: 07/03/2022 19:48
Changes: 01/21/2016 09:39 (70), 07/02/2018 09:19 (7), 07/03/2022 19:48 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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