CVE-2014-4448
Description
House Arrest in Apple iOS before 8.1 relies on the hardware UID for its encryption key, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from a Documents directory by obtaining this UID.
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House Arrest in Apple iOS before 8.1 uses hardware UID for encryption, enabling physically proximate attackers to access Documents directory.
Vulnerability
House Arrest in Apple iOS before 8.1 relies on the hardware UID as the encryption key for the Documents directory. This makes the encryption effectively tied to a device-specific identifier that can be obtained by a physically proximate attacker. Versions affected include iOS 8.0 and earlier; the issue is fixed in iOS 8.1 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker requires physical proximity to the target device and the ability to retrieve the hardware UID (e.g., through debugging interfaces or direct hardware access). With the UID, the attacker can decrypt the Documents directory and access its contents without authentication [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the Documents directory, leading to information disclosure [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in iOS 8.1, released on October 20, 2014. Users should update to iOS 8.1 or later. No workaround is available for unpatched devices [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <8.1
Patches
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