Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 libxml XML File numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component libxml. Performing a manipulation of the argument XML File results in numeric error. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-2807. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the component libxml. The manipulation of the argument XML File with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple integer overflows in libxml2, as used in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.43 and other products, on 64-bit Linux platforms allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was published 09/18/2013 by Juri Aedla with Google Security Team 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. 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 uniquely identified as CVE-2012-2807 since 05/19/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing 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 74660 (openSUSE Security Update : chromium / v8 (openSUSE-SU-2012:0813-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE 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 (76582), Tenable (74660), SecurityFocus (BID 54718†), Secunia (SA50800†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35450†). Further details are available at zdnet.com. Similar entries are available at VDB-4619, VDB-4675, VDB-4996 and VDB-5407. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 74660
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : chromium / v8 (openSUSE-SU-2012:0813-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 71498
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2521-1 (libxml2)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS iOS 7.0

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05/19/2012 🔍
06/26/2012 +38 days 🔍
06/27/2012 +1 days 🔍
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07/02/2012 +5 days 🔍
09/28/2012 +88 days 🔍
09/18/2013 +355 days 🔍
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09/20/2013 +1 days 🔍
06/13/2014 +266 days 🔍
05/25/2021 +2538 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 iOS 7
Researcher: Juri Aedla
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2807 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2807
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10335

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X-Force: 76582
SecurityFocus: 54718 - libxml2 CVE-2012-2807 Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50800 - Ubuntu update for libxml2, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 35450 - Google Chrome Before 20.0.1132.43 on 64-bit Linux Platforms and Multiple Apple Products libxml2 Multiple Integer Overflows, 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 09:44
Changes: 09/20/2013 10:34 (86), 04/14/2017 13:44 (7), 05/25/2021 09:44 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:C2F:103

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