#VU16290 Information disclosure in Apple iOS


Published: 2018-12-06

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16290

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4446

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the File Provider component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and learn information about the presence of other applications on the device.

Mitigation
Update to version 12.1.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 12.1 16B92, 12.0 16A366 - 12.0.1 16A404


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209340


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.


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