Vulnerability identifier: #VU6577

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2498

CWE-ID: CWE-592

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 bypass authentication on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an unspecified certificate validation error in the Security component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted certificate and bypass authentication to access the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in conducting of further attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.3.2.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 10.3 - 10.3.1, 10.2 - 10.2.1, 10.1 - 10.1.1, 10.0.0 - 10.0.3, 9.2 - 9.2.1, 9.3.0 - 9.3.5, 9.1.0, 9.0.0 - 9.0.2

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207798

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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.