Apple iOS up to 6.1.4 WebKit access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iOS up to 6.1.4. Impacted is an unknown function of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation with the input window.webkitRequestAnimationFrame() results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-5159. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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 functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with the input value window.webkitRequestAnimationFrame() leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

WebKit in Apple iOS before 7 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain potentially sensitive information about use of the window.webkitRequestAnimationFrame API via an IFRAME element.

The weakness was shared 09/18/2013 as APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 iOS 7 as confirmed mailinglist post (Website). The advisory is shared at prod.lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5159 since 08/15/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

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 (87538), SecurityFocus (BID 62533†), Secunia (SA54886†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42081†). Further details are available at zdnet.com. The entries VDB-5610, VDB-8303, VDB-8792 and VDB-8797 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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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
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5159 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5159
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10389
X-Force: 87538
SecurityFocus: 62533
Secunia: 54886 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1029054
Vulnerability Center: 42081 - Apple iOS Webkit Before 7 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability via IFRAME (CVE-2013-5159), 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 16:31
Changes: 09/20/2013 10:34 (70), 05/14/2017 09:30 (1), 05/25/2021 16:24 (3), 05/25/2021 16:31 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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