VDB-93760 · CVE-2016-7665 · BID 94850

Apple iOS up to 10 Video Decoding input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iOS up to 10. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Video Decoding. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-7665. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 10 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Video Decoding. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Graphics Driver" component, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted video.

The bug was discovered 12/13/2016. The weakness was published 11/08/2016 by Daniel Schurter, Marc Ruef and Moataz El Gaml with NCC Group as Apple-User aufgepasst! Dieses WhatsApp-Video legt das iPhone lahm as confirmed news (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wat.is. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-7665 since 09/09/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 10.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94850†). Additional details are provided at theguardian.com. Similar entries are available at VDB-94129, VDB-94130, VDB-94132 and VDB-94134. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Functional

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 10.2

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09/09/2016 🔍
11/08/2016 +60 days 🔍
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11/23/2016 +15 days 🔍
12/12/2016 +19 days 🔍
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02/20/2017 +69 days 🔍
10/04/2022 +2052 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: Apple-User aufgepasst! Dieses WhatsApp-Video legt das iPhone lahm
Researcher: Daniel Schurter, Marc Ruef, Moataz El Gaml
Organization: NCC Group
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-7665 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7665
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93760
SecurityFocus: 94850 - Apple iOS APPLE-SA-2016-12-12-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1037429

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

Created: 11/23/2016 22:28
Updated: 10/04/2022 12:06
Changes: 11/23/2016 22:28 (75), 07/08/2019 16:08 (6), 10/04/2022 12:06 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:8CA:103

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