#VU46006 Improper Input Validation in Apple Safari


Published: 2020-08-25

Vulnerability identifier: #VU46006

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Safari
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Web Share API. A remote attacker can trick a victim to share a message and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system, such as local files.

Note: This vulnerability affects iOS (13.4.1, 13.6), macOS Mojave 10.14.16 with Safari 13.1 (14609.1.20.111.8) and on macOS Catalina 10.15.5 with Safari 13.1.1 (15609.2.9.1.2).  

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

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Safari: 13.1 - 13.1.1


External links
http://blog.redteam.pl/2020/08/stealing-local-files-using-safari-web.html


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?

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


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