Apple Mac OS X up to 10.8 Mach-O File input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.8. This affects an unknown part of the component Mach-O File Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-5175. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.8 (Operating System). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Mach-O File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted Mach-O file.

The weakness was shared 10/22/2013 as APPLE-SA-2013-10-22-3 as confirmed mailinglist post (Apple Security Mailinglist). The advisory is available at lists.apple.com. The mailinglist post contains:

An out of bounds read issue existed in the handling of Mach-O files. This issue was addressed through improved bounds checking.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-5175 since 08/15/2013. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/31/2021).

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.

Upgrading to version 10.9 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 (88232), Tenable (70561), SecurityFocus (BID 63331†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44301†). The entries VDB-10327, VDB-10946, VDB-10932 and VDB-10931 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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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: Mac OS X 10.9

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08/15/2013 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2013-10-22-3
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-5175 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5175
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10914
X-Force: 88232
SecurityFocus: 63331 - Apple Mac OS X Kernel Mach-O Files Handling Local Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44301 - Apple Mac OS X <10.9 Local Information Disclosure and DoS Vulnerabilities via a Crafted Mach-O File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2013 17:41
Updated: 05/31/2021 16:57
Changes: 10/23/2013 17:41 (69), 05/26/2017 13:47 (2), 05/31/2021 16:57 (3)
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