WebKitGTK+ memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WebKitGTK+ (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 6.1, 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-2013-01-28-1.

The weakness was published 05/16/2013 with Apple as HT5766 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0956 since 01/10/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66498 (Apple iTunes < 11.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121191 (Apple iTunes Prior to 11.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2013-05-16-1)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (81565), Tenable (66498), SecurityFocus (BID 57588†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38899†). Similar entries are available at VDB-5599, VDB-5895, VDB-6682 and VDB-6684. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple iTunes 11.0.2
  • WebKitGTK+

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 66498
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 11.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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01/28/2013 +18 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: HT5766
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0956 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0956
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8785
X-Force: 81565
SecurityFocus: 57588 - WebKit CVE-2013-0956 Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 38899 - Webkit in Multiple Apple Products Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2013-0956, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/21/2013 12:47 PM
Updated: 05/11/2021 06:17 PM
Changes: 05/21/2013 12:47 PM (68), 04/26/2017 05:46 PM (2), 05/11/2021 06:17 PM (4)
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