SB2019020803 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Shortcuts for Apple iOS
Published: February 8, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019020803
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7289)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error in Shortcuts during improper handling of directory paths. A local attacker can conduct directory traversal attack and view sensitive user information.
2) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7290)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sandboxed process in Shortcuts. A local attacker can circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.