WebkitGTK+ memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in WebkitGTK+ (Web Browser). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.1 and 7.x before 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2013-12-16-1.

The weakness was shared 12/16/2013 with Apple as HT6082 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5198 since 08/15/2013. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/04/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72962 (Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc.. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122790 (Apple iTunes Prior to 12.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT6537)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (89787) and Tenable (72962). The entries 5639, 9023, 9457 and 9461 are related to this item.

Affected

  • WebKitGTK+
  • Apple Safari 6.1/7.0

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 72962
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802925
OpenVAS Name: Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities Dec13 (Mac OS X)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: HT6082
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5198 (🔍)
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X-Force: 89787
Vulnerability Center: 49089 - Apple Safari Before 6.1.1 and 7 before 7.0.1 and iOS Remote Code Execution and DoS Vulnerability on WebKit - CVE-2013-5198, Medium
SecurityFocus: 64359 - WebKit CVE-2013-5198 Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerability
OSVDB: 101093

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2013 14:22
Updated: 06/04/2021 12:48
Changes: 12/18/2013 14:22 (73), 06/23/2017 10:22 (3), 06/04/2021 12:48 (2)
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