CVE-2019-8900
Apple SecureROM Local Boot Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the SecureROM of some Apple devices can be exploited by an unauthenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code upon booting those devices. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code to be executed on the device. Exploiting the vulnerability requires physical access to the device: the device must be plugged in to a computer upon booting, and it must be put into Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode. The exploit is not persistent; rebooting the device overrides any changes to the device's software that were made during an exploited session on the device. Additionally, unless an attacker has access to the device's unlock PIN or fingerprint, an attacker cannot gain access to information protected by Apple's Secure Enclave or Touch ID features.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 21, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 22, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
0.9
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2019-8900
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-8900.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/941987 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in the SecureROM of some Apple devices can be exploited by an unauthenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code upon booting those devices. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code to be executed on the device. Exploiting the vulnerability requires physical access to the device: the device must be plugged in to a computer upon booting, and it must be put into Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode. The exploit is not persistent; rebooting the device overrides any changes to the device's software that were made during an exploited session on the device. Additionally, unless an attacker has access to the device's unlock PIN or fingerprint, an attacker cannot gain access to information protected by Apple's Secure Enclave or Touch ID features. Added Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/941987
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-8900 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2019-8900
weaknesses.