WebKit memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in WebKit (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. Affected is 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. CVE summarizes:

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.3 and 7.x before 7.0.3, 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-2014-04-01-1.

The weakness was presented 04/01/2014 by Security Team with Google Chrome Security Team as HT6181 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-1308 since 01/08/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73304 (Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 6.1.3 / 7.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

These issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92198) and Tenable (73304). See 9457, 11526, 12775 and 12774 for similar entries.

Affected

  • Apple Safari up to 6.1.2/7.0.2

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

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 73304
Nessus Name: Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 6.1.3 / 7.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 800100
OpenVAS Name: Apple Safari Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities-02 Apr14 (Mac OS X)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: HT6181
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1308 (🔍)
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X-Force: 92198 - Apple Safari WebKit code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityTracker: 1029983
SecurityFocus: 66573 - WebKit CVE-2014-1308 Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 58140 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical

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Created: 04/02/2014 13:29
Updated: 03/31/2019 21:30
Changes: 04/02/2014 13:29 (76), 03/31/2019 21:30 (9)
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