Vulnerability identifier: #VU15659
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-451
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attack on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper state management in Messages component in inconsistent user interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted mail message and spoof UI.
Mitigation
Update to version 12.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Apple iOS: 12.0 16A366 - 12.0.1 16A404
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT209192
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.