Apple iOS up to 10.1.1 Accounts improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple iOS up to 10.1.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Accounts. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-7651. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 10.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Accounts. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 12/13/2016. The weakness was released 12/12/2016 with Trend Micro as HT207422 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-7651 since 09/09/2016. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK. The advisory points out:

This issue was addressed through improved sanitization.

Upgrading to version 10.2 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 SecurityFocus (BID 94851†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94138, VDB-94129, VDB-94130 and VDB-94132. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 10.2

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09/09/2016 🔍
12/12/2016 +94 days 🔍
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12/13/2016 +1 days 🔍
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02/20/2017 +69 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207422
Organization: Trend Micro
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-7651 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7651
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94131
SecurityFocus: 94851 - Apple iOS and watchOS CVE-2016-7651 Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1037429

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

Created: 12/13/2016 19:39
Updated: 10/05/2022 21:37
Changes: 12/13/2016 19:39 (64), 06/25/2019 09:02 (8), 10/05/2022 21:37 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:B0B:103

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