CVE-2024-57062
📋 TL;DR
A privilege escalation vulnerability in SoundCloud's iOS app v7.65.2 allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges and access sensitive information through improper session handling. This affects iOS users running the vulnerable version of the SoundCloud app. Attackers must have physical or remote access to the device to exploit this vulnerability.
💻 Affected Systems
- SoundCloud iOS Application
📦 What is this software?
Soundcloud by Soundcloud
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker with local access could gain administrative privileges on the device, access other users' SoundCloud accounts, steal authentication tokens, and potentially access other sensitive app data stored on the device.
Likely Case
Local attackers could access the current user's SoundCloud session data, potentially hijacking the account or accessing private playlists, messages, and payment information stored within the app.
If Mitigated
With proper app sandboxing and iOS security controls, the impact would be limited to the SoundCloud app's data only, preventing system-wide compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access to the iOS device. The GitHub reference suggests proof-of-concept code may be available. Attackers need basic iOS app analysis skills.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v7.65.3 or later (assumed based on typical patching practices)
Vendor Advisory: http://soundcloud.com
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open the App Store on your iOS device. 2. Tap your profile icon. 3. Scroll to find SoundCloud app. 4. If an update is available, tap 'Update'. 5. Alternatively, uninstall and reinstall the app to get the latest version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Uninstall SoundCloud App
iosRemove the vulnerable application from iOS devices to eliminate the attack surface
Long press SoundCloud app icon > Remove App > Delete App
Restrict App Installation
iosUse iOS restrictions to prevent installation of vulnerable apps on managed devices
Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps > Don't Allow
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict physical security controls for iOS devices
- Use mobile device management (MDM) to monitor for suspicious app behavior
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check SoundCloud app version in iOS Settings > General > iPhone Storage > SoundCloud, or open SoundCloud app > Profile > Settings > AboutCheck Version:
Not applicable for iOS GUI apps; check via Settings as described aboveVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app version is 7.65.3 or higher after update, and test session handling by logging out and back in to ensure proper token management📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual session token generation patterns in app logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful privileged access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual API calls to SoundCloud endpoints from unexpected device locations
- Session tokens being used from multiple IP addresses simultaneously
SIEM Query:
source="ios_logs" app="SoundCloud" (event="session_escalation" OR event="privilege_violation")