The mach_port_kobject interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly restrict kernel-address and heap-permutation information, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iphone_os | Apple | * | 8.1.2 (including) |
| Tvos | Apple | * | 7.0.1 (including) |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/HT204245
- http://support.apple.com/HT204246
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72334
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652
- https://support.apple.com/HT204413
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/HT204245
- http://support.apple.com/HT204246
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72334
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652
- https://support.apple.com/HT204413