#VU16296 Security restrictions bypass in Apple iOS - CVE-2018-4436

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16296

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4436

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due insufficient validation of certificates in the Profiles component. A local attacker can bypass security restrictions and cause an untrusted configuration profile to be incorrectly displayed as verified.

Mitigation
Update to version 12.1.1.

Vulnerable software versions

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

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

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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.