Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 Kernel Socket Interface numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple iOS up to 6.1.4. This impacts an unknown function of the component Kernel Socket Interface. This manipulation causes numeric error. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2013-5141. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Kernel Socket Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 uses an incorrect data size for a certain integer variable, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and device hang) via a crafted application, related to an "integer truncation vulnerability."

The weakness was disclosed 09/18/2013 with CESG as APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 iOS 7 as confirmed mailinglist post (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at prod.lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-5141 since 08/15/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. A single authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70561 (Mac OS X 10.x < 10.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)), 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 c.

Upgrading to version iOS 7.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (70561) and SecurityFocus (BID 49778†). Additional details are provided at zdnet.com. The entries VDB-4431, VDB-5873, VDB-9014 and VDB-9017 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 70561
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.x < 10.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS iOS 7.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 iOS 7
Organization: CESG
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5141 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5141
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10327
SecurityFocus: 49778
SecurityTracker: 1029054

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2013 10:34
Updated: 05/25/2021 09:13
Changes: 09/20/2013 10:34 (66), 03/24/2019 14:04 (1), 05/25/2021 09:10 (3), 05/25/2021 09:13 (2)
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