---------------------------------------------------------------------- Secunia integrated with Microsoft WSUS http://secunia.com/blog/71/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: iPhone Configuration Profiles Spoofing Security Issue SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA38433 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/38433/ DESCRIPTION: A security issue has been discovered in the iPhone OS, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct spoofing attacks. The security issue is caused due to an error in the handling of "mobileconfig" files received via the Safari browser. The problem is that signed "mobileconfig" files are verified against the default Safari keystore and being displayed without detailed certificate information. This can be exploited to trick a user into installing malicious configuration profiles and e.g. change critical system settings. The security issue is confirmed in iPhone OS 3.1.3. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Do not rely on the displayed verification when installing configuration profiles. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: cryptopath ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://cryptopath.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/iphone-certificate-flaws/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help private users keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------