Apple iOS 6.1/7.0.5 autoload.lib access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS 6.1/7.0.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library autoload.lib. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2013-5133. In addition, an exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS 6.1/7.0.5 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block in the library autoload.lib. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Backup in Apple iOS before 7.1 does not properly restrict symlinks, which allows remote attackers to overwrite files during a restore operation via crafted backup data.

The weakness was presented 03/11/2014 by Karol Wiesek as HT6162 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-5133 since 08/15/2013. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 7.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91710), SecurityFocus (BID 6087†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43508†). See VDB-5639, VDB-9023, VDB-11525 and VDB-11527 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: iOS 7.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6162
Researcher: Karol Wiesek
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5133 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5133
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12563

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X-Force: 91710 - Apple iOS platform symlink, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 6087 - Jason Orcutt Prometheus Remote File Include Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 43508 - Apple iOS <7.1 Remote Symbolic Link Vulnerability via Backup, High

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

Created: 03/13/2014 11:17
Updated: 05/22/2017 11:05
Changes: 03/13/2014 11:17 (48), 05/22/2017 11:05 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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