WebkitGTK+ memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in WebkitGTK+. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2013-5228. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in WebkitGTK+ (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.1 and 7.x before 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2013-12-16-1.

The weakness was disclosed 12/16/2013 by Keen Team with Zero Day Initiative as HT6082 as confirmed advisory (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-5228 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. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/31/2019).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72962 (Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122790 (Apple iTunes Prior to 12.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT6537)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13362.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (89790), Tenable (72962), SecurityFocus (BID 64362†), OSVDB (101096†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57260†). The entries VDB-5639, VDB-9023, VDB-9457 and VDB-9461 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • WebKitGTK+
  • Apple Safari 6.1/7.0

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 72962
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802925
OpenVAS Name: Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities Dec13 (Mac OS X)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/15/2013 🔍
12/16/2013 +123 days 🔍
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03/14/2016 +733 days 🔍
01/31/2019 +1053 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: HT6082
Researcher: Keen Team
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5228 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11532

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X-Force: 89790
SecurityFocus: 64362 - WebKit CVE-2013-5228 Use After Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability
OSVDB: 101096
Vulnerability Center: 57260 - Apple Safari Before 6.1.1 and 7 before 7.0.1 and iOS Remote Code Execution and DoS Vulnerability on WebKit - CVE-2013-5228, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2013 14:23
Updated: 01/31/2019 13:36
Changes: 12/18/2013 14:23 (80), 01/31/2019 13:36 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:459:103

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