A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipados | Apple | * | 17.7.1 (excluding) |
| Ipados | Apple | 18.0 (including) | 18.1 (excluding) |
| Iphone_os | Apple | * | 17.7.1 (excluding) |
| Iphone_os | Apple | 18.0 (including) | 18.1 (excluding) |
| Tvos | Apple | * | 18.1 (excluding) |
| Visionos | Apple | * | 2.1 (excluding) |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121566
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121569
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/15
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/9