WebkitGTK+ memory corruption

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in WebkitGTK+ (Web Browser). This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is 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 released 12/16/2013 by Security Team with Google Chrome Security Team as HT6082 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-5225 since 08/15/2013. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/01/2019).

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. and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122790 (Apple iTunes Prior to 12.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT6537)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (89789) and Tenable (72962). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 5639, 9023, 9457 and 9461.

Affected

  • WebKitGTK+
  • Apple Safari 6.1/7.0

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
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Exploitinginfo

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

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/16/2013 +123 days 🔍
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03/15/2016 +726 days 🔍
02/01/2019 +1053 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: HT6082
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5225 (🔍)
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X-Force: 89789
Vulnerability Center: 57318 - Apple Safari Before 6.1.1 and 7 before 7.0.1 and iOS Remote Code Execution and DoS Vulnerability on WebKit - CVE-2013-5225, Medium
SecurityFocus: 64360 - WebKit CVE-2013-5225 Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerability
OSVDB: 101095

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2013 14:23
Updated: 02/01/2019 09:41
Changes: 12/18/2013 14:23 (80), 02/01/2019 09:41 (5)
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