Apple iOS up to 10.2.0 Kernel host_self_trap use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 10.2.0. This affects the function host_self_trap of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-2360. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 10.2.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function host_self_trap of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 01/23/2017. The weakness was presented 01/23/2017 by Ian Beer with Google Project Zero as HT207482 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-2360 since 12/01/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The advisory points out:

A use after free issue was addressed through improved memory management.

After 3 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96877 (Apple TV < 10.1.1 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370282 (Apple macOS Sierra Security Update 10.12.3 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2017-01-23-2)).

Upgrading to version 10.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (41165), Tenable (96877) and SecurityFocus (BID 95729†). See VDB-93756, VDB-95903, VDB-95883 and VDB-95902 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 96877
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 10.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities-02 February-2017
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 10.2.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207482
Researcher: Ian Beer
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-2360 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2360
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95928
SecurityFocus: 95729 - Apple iOS/tvOS/watchOS CVE-2017-2360 Arbitray Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-2360 - Apple - Multiple Products - Use-After-Free Issue
SecurityTracker: 1037668

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

Created: 01/25/2017 11:35
Updated: 06/29/2024 20:52
Changes: 01/25/2017 11:35 (88), 08/31/2020 17:44 (6), 11/03/2022 15:00 (4), 06/29/2024 20:52 (15)
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