Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 libxml XML File numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iOS up to 6.1.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component libxml. This manipulation of the argument XML File causes numeric error. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2011-3102. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component libxml. The manipulation of the argument XML File 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 confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Off-by-one error in libxml2, as used in Google Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was presented 09/18/2013 by Juri Aedla (psaldorn) with Google Security Team as APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 iOS 7 as confirmed mailinglist post (Website). The advisory is shared at prod.lists.apple.com. The mailinglist post contains:

Multiple memory corruption issues existed in libxml. These issues were addressed by updating libxml to version 2.9.0.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-3102 since 08/09/2011. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/25/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68629 (Oracle Linux 5 / 6 : libxml2 (ELSA-2012-1288)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 216049 (VMWare ESXi 5.1.0 Patch Complete Update 1 Missing (KB2041632)).

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 X-Force (75607), Tenable (68629), SecurityFocus (BID 53540†), Secunia (SA49243†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1027067†). Additional details are provided at zdnet.com. See VDB-4619, VDB-4675, VDB-4996 and VDB-5400 for similar entries. 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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Nessus ID: 68629
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 5 / 6 : libxml2 (ELSA-2012-1288)
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OpenVAS ID: 71357
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2479-1 (libxml2)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS iOS 7.0

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05/15/2012 +280 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 iOS 7
Researcher: Juri Aedla (psaldorn)
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3102 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3102
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10333

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X-Force: 75607
SecurityFocus: 53540 - Google Chrome Prior to 19 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49243
SecurityTracker: 1027067 - Google Chrome Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 35112 - Google Chrome Before 19.0.1084.46 Multiple Apple Products libxml2 Off-By-One Error Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Created: 09/20/2013 10:34
Updated: 05/25/2021 09:43
Changes: 09/20/2013 10:34 (89), 04/12/2017 11:58 (6), 05/25/2021 09:43 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:EAF:103

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