WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in WebKit. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-1291. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in WebKit (Web Browser). This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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-2014-1290, CVE-2014-1292, CVE-2014-1293, and CVE-2014-1294.

The weakness was published 04/01/2014 with Google Chrome Security Team as HT6181 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-1291 since 01/08/2014. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (72962), SecurityTracker (ID 1029983†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46619†). Similar entries are available at VDB-5639, VDB-9023, VDB-10844 and VDB-10845. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple Safari up to 6.1.2/7.0.2

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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 🔍
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10/19/2014 +3 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: HT6181
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1291 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1291
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12755

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SecurityTracker: 1029983 - Apple Safari Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Bypass Sandbox Restrictions
Vulnerability Center: 46619 - Apple iOS <7.1 Apple TV <6.1 Safari <6.1.3, <7.0.3 Remote Code Execution or DoS Vulnerability in WebKit - CVE-2014-1291, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2014 13:29
Updated: 05/08/2026 03:29
Changes: 04/02/2014 13:29 (46), 06/09/2017 07:10 (28), 06/16/2021 14:25 (3), 05/08/2026 03:29 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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