SB2024102851 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
Published: October 28, 2024 Updated: January 20, 2025
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 23 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44259)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within Safari Downloads. A remote attacker can misuse a trust relationship to download malicious content and trick the victim into executing a malicious file.
2) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44296)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper checks in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced.
3) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44278)
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper checks in Siri. An local application can access sensitive user data in system logs.
4) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44269)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Shortcuts. A local application can use shortcuts to access restricted files.
5) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44218)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in SceneKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
6) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44144)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing files in SceneKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and crash the application.
7) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44239)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the OS kernel writes kernel state into the log files. A local application can gain access to sensitive kernel information.
8) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44297)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing files in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
9) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44215)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
10) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44282)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Foundation. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
11) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44302)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in CoreText. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
12) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44240)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in CoreText. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
13) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44274)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication within the Accessibility feature. An attacker with physical access to a locked device can view sensitive user information.
14) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44258)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue in Managed Configuration. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a malicious backup file, modify protected system files and compromise the affected system.
15) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44252)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling backup files in MobileBackup. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a specially crafted backup file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
16) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44155)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of custom URL scheme in Safari. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and violate iframe sandboxing policy.
17) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44261)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in VoiceOver. An attacker with physical access to device can view restricted content from the lock screen.
18) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54470)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect checks in Siri. An attacker with physical access to device can access contacts from the lock screen.
19) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44232)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in AppleAVD when handling media files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
20) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44233)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in AppleAVD when handling media files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
21) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44234)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in AppleAVD when handling media files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
22) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40854)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in GPU drivers. A local user can trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
23) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54538)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Security component. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
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