PROBLEM:
Apple iPhone SMS Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Spoof SMS Source Addresses
PLATFORM:
Version(s): 6 beta 4 and prior versions
ABSTRACT:
A remote user can spoof SMS source addresses.
Reference LINKS:
SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1027410
Apple.com
PCMag.com
The original advisory
IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
Medum
Discussion:
A vulnerability was reported in Apple iPhone. A remote user can send an SMS message with a specially crafted User Data Header (UDH) value that specifies an alternate reply address. The recipient's iPhone will display the reply address as the source of the SMS.
Impact:
Apple iPhone SMS Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Spoof
Solution:
No solution was available at the time of this entry.