Vulnerability identifier: #VU56899
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
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: 15.0 19A346, 14.8 18H17, 14.7 18G69 - 14.7.1 18G82, 14.5 18E199 - 14.5.1 18E212, 14.2 18B92 - 14.2.1 18B121, 14.0 18A373 - 14.0.1 18A393, 14.4 18D52 - 14.4.2 18D70
iPadOS: 15.0 19A346, 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17
External links
http://habr.com/ru/post/579714/
http://github.com/illusionofchaos/ios-nehelper-enum-apps-0day
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.