Apple iOS Photos Handling Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:45012

Info

Apple iOS Photos Handling Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 45012
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2010-3831
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 22 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 22 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Aaron Sigel of vtty.com
Vulnerable: Apple iOS 4.0.2
Apple iOS 4.0.1
Apple iOS 3.2.2
Apple iOS 3.2.1
Apple iOS 4.1
Apple iOS 4
Apple iOS 3.2
Apple iOS 2.1
Apple iOS 2.0
Not Vulnerable: Apple iOS 4.2

Discussion

Apple iOS Photos Handling Security Bypass Vulnerability

Apple iOS is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability that affects the Photo component.

An attacker can exploit this issue to gain access to a 'MobileMe' account password.

Exploit / POC

Apple iOS Photos Handling Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into visiting a specially crafted webpage with an affected device's browser.

Solution / Fix

Apple iOS Photos Handling Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available; please see the references for more information.

References

Apple iOS Photos Handling Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

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