Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 12
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-30860 CVE-2021-30858 CVE-2021-30869 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-190 CWE-416 CWE-843 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #3 is being exploited in the wild. |
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Apple iOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU56067
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30860
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing PDF files within the CoreGraphics component. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Note, the vulnerability is being active exploited in-the-wild via the FORCEDENTRY tool against Bahraini activists.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApple iOS: 12.0 16A366 - 12.5.4 16H50
External linkshttp://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212824
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU56475
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30858
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in-the-wild.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApple iOS: 12.0 16A366 - 12.5.4 16H50
External linkshttp://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212824
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
3) Type Confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU56845
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30869
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the XNU subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApple iOS: 12.0 16A366 - 12.5.4 16H50
External linkshttp://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212824
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
