Apple iOS MDM Profile Signing Bypass
May 10th, 2016
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Apple iOS. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of signed MDM profiles. The issue lies in the failure to properly check the certificate chain. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to make a MDM profile appear to be trusted.
Additional Details
Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206166
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-12-03 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2016-05-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Taylor Boyko
