Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS



Published: 2021-09-27
Risk Low
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU56900

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the XPC service com.apple.gamed does not properly check enforce restrictions for installed applications. A malicious application installed on the device can gain access to sensitive information or bypass sandbox restrictions.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 15.0 19A346

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 15.0 19A346

External links

http://habr.com/ru/post/579714/
http://github.com/illusionofchaos/ios-gamed-0day


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU56899

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly check permissions within the NEHelperCacheManager in nehelper component. A malicious application can enumerate installed applications on the device.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 15.0 19A346

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 15.0 19A346

External links

http://habr.com/ru/post/579714/
http://github.com/illusionofchaos/ios-nehelper-enum-apps-0day


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU56898

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly check permissions within the NEHelperWiFiInfoManager in nehelper component. A malicious application can obtain WiFi information without the required entitlement.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 15.0 19A346

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 15.0 19A346

External links

http://github.com/illusionofchaos/ios-nehelper-wifi-info-0day
http://habr.com/ru/post/579714/


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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