Core Bluetooth Vulnerability in Apple iOS, tvOS, and watchOS Products
CVE-2018-4087

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
iPhone OS
Apple Tv
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability affecting multiple Apple platforms allows attackers to exploit the Core Bluetooth component. By crafting a malicious app, an attacker could execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or trigger a denial of service due to memory corruption. This vulnerability underscores the importance of updating to the latest software versions to mitigate associated risks.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

UnjailMe
Created by MTJailed

bluetoothdPoC
Created by rani-i

Exploit11.2
Created by joedaguy

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208462
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44215/
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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