WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WebKit. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-1290. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WebKit (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1, 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 CVE-2014-1289, CVE-2014-1291, CVE-2014-1292, CVE-2014-1293, and CVE-2014-1294.

The weakness was shared 04/01/2014 by ant4g0nist as HT6181 as confirmed advisory (Website) via Zero Day Initiative (ZDI). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1290 since 01/08/2014. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The advisory points out:

Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

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.. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121875 (Apple Safari 6.1.3 / 7.0.3 Not Installed (HT6181)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

These issues were addressed through improved memory handling.
Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13507.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (72962), SecurityTracker (ID 1029983†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46618†). The entries VDB-5639, VDB-9023, VDB-10844 and VDB-10845 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Apple Safari up to 6.1.2/7.0.2

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/08/2014 🔍
03/14/2014 +65 days 🔍
04/01/2014 +18 days 🔍
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04/02/2014 +1 days 🔍
04/02/2014 +0 days 🔍
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10/19/2014 +3 days 🔍
06/16/2021 +2432 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: HT6181
Researcher: ant4g0nist
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1290 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1290
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12754

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SecurityTracker: 1029983 - Apple Safari Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Bypass Sandbox Restrictions
Vulnerability Center: 46618 - Apple iOS <7.1 Apple TV <6.1 and Safari <6.1.3, <7.0.3 Remote Code Execution or DoS Vulnerability in WebKit - CVE-2014-1290, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2014 13:29
Updated: 06/16/2021 14:21
Changes: 04/02/2014 13:29 (47), 06/09/2017 07:09 (29), 06/16/2021 14:21 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:0E9:103

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